LAPD Chief Pushes Back on Trump National Guard Claim

‘Not True’: LAPD Chief Denies Asking Trump for National Guard

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell is pushing back hard against claims made by President Donald Trump that the LAPD requested National Guard assistance during recent protests. In an interview on CNN’s The Source, McDonnell made it clear: “No, we were not in a position to request the National Guard.” Trump had told reporters Wednesday evening that the LAPD “didn’t have the police to handle it” and that “the police were asking us to come in.” …

LAPD Chief Calls BS on Trump’s Claim That Cops Asked for Troops

Jim McDonnell says police were “nowhere near” the stage where they needed federal assistance to control immigration protests.

LAPD Chief Shuts Down Trump Claim About City Needing National Guard

He stressed that protests were "nowhere near" the level required to deploy these troops.

LAPD chief pushes back on Trump National Guard claim

Chief McDonnell said the protests in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday are "nowhere near" the level of needing the National Guard.

LAPD Chief Denies Trump’s Claim That Police Asked for National Guard Help: ‘We’re Nowhere Near’ That

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell denied on CNN that he asked President Donald Trump for help with the ongoing protests in the city, claiming that the police department was “nowhere near” having to request assistance from the National Guard. Reacting on Wednesday’s The Source to Trump’s claim that “the police were asking us to come in,” McDonnell said, “No, we were not in a position to request the National Guard.” He explained, “…

L.A. police chief: National Guard focused on immigration agenda, not helping with protests

L.A. Police Chief Jim McDonnell talked to "CBS Mornings" about the military presence in Los Angeles during the ICE protests.