Trump Sends Marines to LA: Ice Protests Spark Major Escalation

Trump Deploys Marines to Los Angeles Amidst Ice Protests: A Major Escalation Los Angeles, CA – In a move described as a "major escalation," former President Donald Trump has deployed between 500 and 700 marines to Los Angeles. This action comes in response to ongoing ice protests that have gripped the city. The deployment has sparked immediate controversy, with California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressing strong opposition. Simon Marks, LBC's US correspondent, reports, "This is happening despite the opposition of California's governor, Gavin Newsom, and Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles." The exact number of marines deployed remains unclear, with reports varying between 500 and 700. The deployment is occurring alongside additional National Guard troops, further intensifying the response to the protests. The protests, centered around concerns about climate change and its impact on the availability of ice, have been ongoing for several weeks. While largely peaceful, the protests have at times turned confrontational. The deployment of marines has raised concerns about potential for an escalation of violence. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming days. The deployment of such a significant number of troops to quell protests represents a dramatic escalation, and the long-term implications of this decision remain to be seen. The situation underscores the deep divisions within the country and the challenges of balancing public safety with the right to peaceful protest.