Protesters confront Nationwide Guard troopers and police outdoors of a federal constructing as protests proceed in Los Angeles following three days of clashes with police after a collection of immigration raids on June 09, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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Protesters confront Nationwide Guard troopers and police outdoors of a federal constructing as protests proceed in Los Angeles following three days of clashes with police after a collection of immigration raids on June 09, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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The White Home’s message on what’s occurring in Los Angeles is easy: that is what President Trump was elected to do.
It’s true that polls have discovered individuals belief the Republican Celebration extra to deal with immigration. A CBS ballot taken final week discovered that 54% approve of Trump’s deportation insurance policies.
Trump is making a giant wager on how far People need him to go. He mobilized Nationwide Guard and active-duty troops that the mayor and governor say they do not want.
The administration says its immigration efforts are centered on criminals. However California Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted different individuals swept up in office raids.
“A U.S. citizen, 9 months pregnant, was arrested; a 4-year-old lady, taken; households separated; pals, fairly actually, disappearing.”
Trump is doubling down in Los Angeles. We hear from a conservative immigration analyst who thinks it can work.
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