In response to intense immigration protests in Los Angeles, approximately 700 U.S. Marines have been mobilized to assist the National Guard. The U.S. Marine Corps troops are stationed at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, located around 140 miles east of Los Angeles. Their deployment is intended to protect federal personnel and property in the city and is classified as a temporary measure until more California National Guard troops arrive. However, the exact roles of the Marines—whether they will patrol the streets of Los Angeles immediately or remain on standby—are still unclear. The mobilization follows President Donald Trump’s authorization for California National Guard troops to be deployed in light of protests provoked by recent immigration raids.
The political tension escalated as Governor Gavin Newsom challenged Trump’s actions. In a fierce exchange, Newsom called the situation a
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