US Edition
Can Trump Send the U.S. Military to Quell Violence at Protests?
- National Guard troops from the Army's 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and active-duty Marines have been deployed to Los Angeles amid protests.
- President Donald Trump cited Title 10 of the US Code for deploying the National Guard against California's Governor Gavin Newsom's wishes.
- Democratic Representative Betty McCollum stated that deploying active-duty Marines is unnecessary and escalatory given the situation on the ground.
- Veterans advocate Janessa Goldbeck expressed concern that Marines and National Guard members are being drawn into political conflict, potentially harming their relationship with the American public.
18 Articles
18 Articles
Due to the protests in Los Angeles, US President Trump has mobilized around 700 US military soldiers alongside the National Guard.
Trump Says He Might Deploy Military to Other Cities
President Trump warned that he would send troops into other cities in the U.S. should rioting and disorder similar to that seen in Los Angeles break out, and with "greater force," Newsweek reports.Trump called the deployment of National Guard troops in California "the first, perhaps, of many."
TVA Nouvelles
24heures.caMilitary at the Los Angeles protests: "It's really a political blow from Donald Trump," says a journalist in Washington.
Sydney Morning Herald
The AgeUS military marches into political firestorm as troops deploy to Los Angeles
The deployment of marines to LA while the military prepares for a grand parade on the other side of the country is an uneasy juxtaposition for America’s armed forces.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
