'LA would have been completely obliterated': Trump justifies deploying National Guard in California; says governor should 'thank' him
Monday, 9 June 2025 () Donald Trump defended his choice to send National Guard to California due to Los Angeles riots. He criticised Governor Gavin Newscom and Mayor Karen Bass. Protests erupted over Trump's immigration policies, leading to clashes. Demonstrators damaged property and blocked roads. Newsom plans to sue the Trump administration over the deployment. Many arrests happened in Los Angeles. The city faced destruction.
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