Over 700 Marines from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California have been mobilized to respond to the ongoing protests in Los Angeles. This deployment comes in addition to the thousands of National Guard troops activated by President Donald Trump.
According to sources familiar with the matter, approximately 500 Marines are being sent to Los Angeles to support law enforcement efforts in managing the protests. The decision to deploy military personnel follows escalating tensions and violence in the city as demonstrations continue.
President Trump has attributed the unrest to “professional agitators” and labeled the protesters as “insurrectionists.” He has criticized the demonstrators for their actions, emphasizing the need for law and order to be maintained in the face of civil unrest.
The mobilization of Marines represents a significant escalation in the government’s response to the protests, raising concerns about the militarization of law enforcement and the potential for further confrontations between demonstrators and security forces.
The deployment of military personnel in a domestic law enforcement capacity has sparked debate and controversy, with some questioning the necessity of such a show of force and others expressing support for the government’s efforts to restore order in the city.
As the situation in Los Angeles continues to evolve, the presence of Marines on the streets underscores the challenges facing authorities in addressing the underlying grievances driving the protests while also maintaining public safety and security.
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2. Daily Kos | https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/6/9/2326856/-Trump-falls-back-on-tired-lies-for-who-s-to-blame-for-LA-protests?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source=
3. Politics | https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/1l7et4r/about_500_marines_being_mobilized_in_response_to/
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