INTRODUCTION
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced her intention to reach out to President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing presence of National Guard troops in the city. During a news conference, s
he expressed her concerns about the impact of federal actions on the immigrant community, stating that such measures could severely harm the local economy.
Bass emphasized the importance of Los Angeles as a city of immigrants and urged the president to halt the raids that target this population. When questioned about her attempts to contact Trump directly,
she clarified that while she has not yet reached out to him, she has been in ongoing discussions with individuals connected to the administration.
This announcement follows Trump’s decision to deploy 2,000 National Guard members to the Los Angeles area,
a move that has faced significant opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom and local officials, who have filed a lawsuit claiming that this federal action is unlawful.
Bass further articulated her belief that the administration is using Los Angeles as a testing ground for broader national policies,
suggesting that if such actions can be taken in the nation’s second-largest city, it may serve as a warning to other communities about the potential overreach of federal power.
Local law enforcement, not the National Guard, “saved the day,” according to the mayor of Los Angeles.
President Donald Trump has announced the continued presence of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, prompting strong reactions from local leaders.
During a recent press conference, Representative Karen Bass expressed her concerns, urging the president to halt the raids targeting immigrants.
She emphasized the significance of Los Angeles as a city built by immigrants and warned that attacking this population could severely harm the local economy.
When questioned about her attempts to communicate with Trump, Bass revealed that she has not yet reached out to him directly but has maintained ongoing discussions with individuals within or close to the administration.
Over the weekend, Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard members to the area, a move that has faced opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom and other local officials,
who have filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming that this action constitutes an unlawful federalization of the National Guard.
Bass further articulated her belief that the administration is using Los Angeles as a testing ground for broader national policies, suggesting that if such measures can be implemented in the nation’s second-largest city,
it may serve as a warning to other communities about the potential overreach of federal authority.
Those involved in vandalism and violence will be prosecuted, Los Angeles mayor says
Mayor Karen Bass addressed the issue of violence and vandalism in Los Angeles during ongoing protests, asserting that such behavior will not be tolerated and that those responsible will face prosecution.
She expressed her belief that individuals engaging in vandalism do not genuinely support immigrant rights, suggesting they have ulterior motives.
Bass pointed out that the unrest is largely confined to a few blocks in the downtown area, although the graffiti and damage have created a misleading impression that the entire city is engulfed in chaos.
She reassured the public that law enforcement is committed to investigating these incidents and that individuals involved in vandalism should not assume they will escape accountability simply by returning home.
Furthermore, the mayor indicated that her office is considering additional measures, such as implementing a curfew, to prevent further violence, although this would not necessarily apply to the entire city but rather target specific areas to mitigate potential clashes.
Los Angeles mayor says she has “no idea” what Marines will do when they arrive
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed uncertainty regarding the role of the hundreds of Marines arriving in the city, stating, “I have no idea” when asked about their intended actions.
During a news conference, she acknowledged the public’s curiosity about the Marines’ deployment, emphasizing that the National Guard troops currently stationed in Los Angeles have a singular mission: to safeguard specific federal buildings.
Bass also criticized the Trump administration for sending military personnel to the city, asserting that such a move was unnecessary and made despite the governor’s objections.
In a broader context, over 700 Marines from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California have been activated in response to ongoing protests, yet sources indicate that their specific duties remain unclear.
Similar to the National Guard, the Marines are restricted from engaging in law enforcement activities, such as making arrests, unless the president invokes the Insurrection Act, which allows for military intervention in cases of insurrection or rebellion against federal authority.
LA mayor says she’s only aware of one rally that may be happening today
More than 700 Marines from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California have been activated to assist in addressing the ongoing protests in Los Angeles.
According to sources familiar with the situation, the exact role of these Marines remains uncertain at this time. Similar to the National Guard units deployed, the Marines are restricted from engaging in law enforcement activities, such as making arrests, unless President Trump decides to invoke the Insurrection Act.
This act grants the president the authority to deploy military forces to suppress insurrections or rebellions against federal authority, thereby potentially altering the operational scope of the Marines’ involvement in the protests.
