This comes amid the administration's rising tension with California authorities over Trump's order to deploy thousands of military personnel amid anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles.

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Incite violence and face arrest Kristi Noem warns LA protesters slams California governor again

'Incite violence and face arrest': Kristi Noem warns LA protesters, slams California governor again

Leavitt earlier said that Trump “absolutely supports peaceful protests, he supports the First Amendment, he supports the right of Americans to make their voices heard.”

‘What a stupid question’: Leavitt snaps at reporter for asking if Trump would allow ‘peaceful protests’

Bass said that the curfew in the city “will go on as long as they are needed”. She added, “If there are raids, if there are soldiers marching up and down our streets, I would imagine the curfew would continue.”

Unrest ‘provoked by White House’: LA Mayor Bass slams Trump’s ‘double standard’

During the press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed the Democratic governor of California and mayor of Los Angeles, claiming they had “fanned the flames” amid the clashes.

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Cop directly aimed at me American photojournalist shot on forehead with rubber bullet during LA protest recalls frightful moment

Cop 'directly aimed at me': American photojournalist shot on forehead with rubber bullet during LA protest recalls frightful moment

“I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting,” Bass told reporters.

Los Angeles protests: Mayor declares local emergency, issues curfew

Speaking about the protests in Los Angeles at Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina, the US president said, “We will not allow an American city to be invaded and conquered by a foreign enemy”.

Los Angeles being invaded by ‘foreign enemy’: Trump claims ‘full-blown assault on peace’ in California

Taking to X, the vice president blamed Newsom for his “policies that encouraged mass migration into California” and told him to “stop accusing Donald Trump.”

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Speaking before Congress on Tuesday (June 10), acting Pentagon comptroller Bryn MacDonnell said the estimate includes expenses for travel, accommodation, and food for thousands of service members now stationed in California.

'Dishonoring troops, using them as pawns': Trump's move to send the National Guard to LA comes with a $134 million price tag

President Trump has ordered 700 US Marines and doubled the number of National Guard troops to 4,000 to control the protests in Los Angeles, sparked by recent immigration raids. This action has drawn strong criticism from California’s leadership.

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Asked if he would invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests in LA, Trump reporters in the Oval Office, "If there’s an insurrection, I would certainly invoke it. We’ll see." The last time this law was used was during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

EXPLAINED: What is the Insurrection Act? Trump eyes controversial 1807 law to crush 'violent, insurrectionist mobs' in Los Angeles

This move marks a rare moment in American history, with Trump invoking a little-used authority to bypass the state’s leadership. Not since 1965 has a president summoned National Guard troops to a state without the governor’s consent.

'First time since 1965': Why Trump’s deployment of National Guard to LA is so controversial - When have US presidents deployed them in past?

The federal government has now deployed 700 US Marines to the LA area. Additionally, the number of National Guard troops has doubled to 4,000 to help manage the demonstrations.

'Burning to ground': Trump claims LA would be dust without National Guards, but Governor Newsom says it’s a ‘dictator fantasy’

Amid the sharp focus on Los Angeles protests, here is a look at the economic importance of California for the US.



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This comes after Trump's standoff with local officials objecting to earlier mobilisations of guardsmen and Marines.

Trump ‘mobilising an additional 2,000’ National Guard to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids

This comes after protests against immigration raids in the city turned unruly, leading to clashes with law enforcement.

‘Deranged fantasy of dictatorial President’: Governor Newsom slams Trump for deploying 700 Marines to protest-hit LA

While the president can take control of a state’s National Guard under a process known as federalisation, federalised troops cannot perform domestic law enforcement unless the Insurrection Act is invoked.

'Step toward authoritarianism': Trump says he'd arrest California Gov. Newsom - Can US president really arrest a sitting Governor?

In a post on Truth Social, Trump congratulated himself for what he called a “great decision” and launched personal attacks on California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

‘PRESIDENT TRUMP, YOU ARE SO WONDERFUL’: Trump praises himself for deploying National Guards in LA; bashes 'incompetent' Gov Newsom

The deployment came after protests erupted across Los Angeles in response to large-scale immigration enforcement raids on Friday. The weekend demonstrations turned tense, with confrontations between law enforcement and protesters.

'Trump putting fuel on fire, will take him to court': California Gov Newsom to sue Trump admin over National Guard deployment

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Kamala Harris grilled by Americans for her statement on LA protest: Here is what she said  


Kamala Harris grilled by Americans for her statement on LA protest: Here’s what she said

The unrest began on Friday after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a new wave of operations in Los Angeles. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 118 people were arrested this week in LA alone, with nationwide ICE arrests averaging 2,000 per day.

Trump sends 2,000 National Guard to Los Angeles. Are Marines next? - All you need to know

Earlier this week, Elon Musk posted a controversial message accusing Trump of having ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The message, which quickly gained over a million likes, read, “Time to drop the really big bomb: (Trump) is in the Epstein files.”

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