National Guard Deployed in LA Amidst Immigration Raid Protests: Contrasting Views from Trump Administration and Mayor Bass

Los Angeles saw the deployment of National Guard troops on June 8th, 2025, following two days of protests related to immigration raids. The Trump administration stated on social media that the federal government would 'step in and solve the problem.' However, Mayor Karen Bass described this as 'posturing,' emphasizing that the city was 'not out of control.' The protests, while present on Friday and Saturday, remained limited in scale and location. California Governor Gavin Newsom added, "They want a spectacle. Don't give them one." The video, from the Los Angeles Times, provides a visual record of the National Guard presence and the contrasting statements from officials highlight the complexity of the situation. The deployment of the National Guard serves as a reminder of the potential for escalation during civil unrest, even when the protests remain relatively contained.