09.06.2025 08:30
As the protests initiated to support immigrants in Los Angeles, USA, enter their third day, the demonstrations in the city, where the National Guard has also begun to operate, are occasionally escalating into violence. U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the protests, stating that Los Angeles has been "invaded by illegal aliens and criminals," and instructed the ministries to "save the city."
As protests supporting irregular immigrants detained in Los Angeles, USA, enter their third day, demonstrations in the city, where the National Guard has also begun to operate, are occasionally escalating into violence.
During the border protests that have been ongoing for three days in Los Angeles, demonstrators continue to clash with security forces.
HIGHWAYS CLOSED, CARS SET ON FIRE
Protests that began in response to ICE raids grew throughout the state over the weekend. On Sunday, highways 101 and 110 were closed by protesters. Some groups set driverless cars on fire. It was reported that two of the vehicles belonged to Waymo, Google's autonomous vehicle company.
LAPD confirmed that vehicles were stopped and burned on Arcadia Avenue. The police declared the protests an "illegal assembly" and detained many individuals.
LAST-MINUTE STATEMENTS FROM TRUMP
Trump stated that he is not ready to implement the Insurrection Act of 1807 and referred to California Governor Gavin Newsom as "incompetent." Noting that the protests are being closely monitored, Trump said, "We will do whatever it takes for law and order."
On Sunday, President Donald Trump made statements to reporters in New Jersey regarding the protests in the Los Angeles area.
When asked if he is ready to implement the Insurrection Act of 1807, which gives presidents the authority to deploy the military domestically against internal security threats, Trump replied, "It depends on whether this is an insurrection." When asked if he believes there is such an insurrection occurring in Los Angeles, Trump stated, "No, but there are violent people, and we will not allow them to get away with this."
"A very strong law and order needs to be established," he emphasized the rule of law.
"VERY VIOLENT EVENTS OCCURRED"
When asked if he made a clear assessment regarding the definition of an insurrection, Trump said, "You really just need to look at the scene and see what is happening. We watched very closely last night in Los Angeles. There was a lot of violence there."
He was also asked about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's statements that Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton are on "high alert" to support the National Guard. Trump replied, "We will look at what we need. We will send whatever is necessary to ensure law and order."
TENSION WITH THE GOVERNOR INCREASED
When asked about the possibility of the protests expanding, Trump stated that they are also "closely" monitoring immigrant protests in other cities.
He mentioned that he had a meeting with California Governor Gavin Newsom that lasted about 40 minutes on Friday, warning Newsom, "Look, you need to deal with this, otherwise I will send in the troops, I said. And that is what we did."
After the decision to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to the Los Angeles area, Newsom condemned it as a "deliberately provocative" move. Trump directly referred to Governor Newsom as "incompetent."
TRUMP'S BACK-TO-BACK MEETINGS
Before heading to Camp David in Maryland on Sunday, Trump provided brief information about the meetings that will take place there. Answering reporters' questions alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump stated that the meetings would be with military personnel, generals, and admirals. "We are going to Camp David. We have meetings with various people about very important issues. We thought about doing this at Camp David because there is probably better security there than anywhere else," Trump said, and when asked about the content of the meetings, he replied, "We will meet with many people. Among them, as you know, are generals and admirals."
Along with Trump on the journey to Camp David will be Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
ANOTHER MESSAGE FROM TRUMP!
President Donald Trump stated in a message on his Truth Social account that Los Angeles has been "invaded by illegal aliens and criminals."
Emphasizing determination against attacks on federal agents, Trump issued a "save the city" order to the relevant ministries.
In a statement on Truth Social regarding the situation in Los Angeles, President Donald Trump used strong language.
Trump said, "Los Angeles, once a great American city, has been invaded and occupied by illegal aliens and criminals."
He noted that the violent incidents in the city are targeting deportation operations, stating, "Now, violent, rebellious crowds are attacking our federal agents to stop our deportation operations and are occupying them."
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"THIS ILLEGALITY ONLY STRENGTHENS OUR DETERMINATION"
Trump emphasized that the protests and attacks in the city would not intimidate the federal government, stating, "However, these illegal riots only strengthen our determination." Continuing his anti-immigrant stance, Trump expressed that they would not back down in the fight against illegal immigration.
INSTRUCTIONS TO MINISTERS
President Trump announced that he has given direct instructions to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Trump stated, "I am instructing them to take all necessary actions to save Los Angeles from the immigrant invasion and to put an end to these immigrant riots in coordination with all other relevant ministries and agencies."
"LOS ANGELES WILL BE FREED"
Trump concluded his statement with, "Order will be restored, illegal immigrants will be deported, and Los Angeles will be freed." Reiterating his determination on immigration policies and public safety, Trump thanked the public for their support: "Thank you for your interest in this issue."
REACTION GROWS
Reactions are growing against Trump's deployment of the National Guard to suppress immigrant protests in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that the interventions "caused fear and panic among the public."
JOINT STATEMENT FROM DEMOCRATS
A group of Democratic governors also opposed Trump's military intervention with a joint statement. The statement read, "Governors are the commanders of their own National Guards. The federal government's deployment of troops to a state without consulting it is both ineffective and dangerous."
Additionally, a warning was issued regarding the potential deployment of U.S. Marines, stating, "This threat undermines the mission of the troops and erodes public trust."
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