Sen. Collins Opposes Trump’s Deployment of Marines to Los Angeles

Sen. Collins opposes Trump’s deployment of Marines to Los Angeles

The Republican supports using National Guard troops but opposes involving active-duty military personnel.

Trump Deploys National Guard, Marines to Stop Mob Rule and Restore Order, WH Says

WH PRESS SECRETARY: “President Trump will never allow mob rule to prevail in America. The most basic duty of government is to preserve law and order…That’s why President Trump deployed the National Guard and mobilized Marines to end the chaos and restore law and order.”

Retired military leaders analyze Trump's deployment of Marines and National Guard in LA

For perspective on the Trump administration’s deployment of active duty Marines to Los Angeles and the federal call-up of the National Guard, Geoff Bennett spoke with James McPherson, an under secretary of the Army during the first Trump administration, and retired Maj. Gen. David Baldwin, the top military commander of National Guard forces in California from 2011-2022.

Retired Marine Corps. leader concerned about military deployment in LA

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin about President Trump's activation of Marines and what comes with following orders on American streets.

What to know about Trump's deployment of the Marines and National Guard ...