Where is the National Guard?
On a tumultuous Sunday evening in downtown Los Angeles, anti-ICE protesters took to the streets, causing significant mayhem by shattering windows at the LAPD headquarters and engaging in widespread looting.
Rioters are now looting local businesses on live TV in LApic.twitter.com/UXpDkS8hhP
ā End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) June 9, 2025
As the chaos unfolded, police established checkpoints to attempt to control the situation, but looting and vehicle arson continued unabated.
LA riot update: Police have checkpoints up. Thereās ongoing looting and burning cars downtown. pic.twitter.com/u0bbuBmOe5
ā Joshua Philipp (@JoshJPhilipp) June 9, 2025
In response to the escalating violence, California Sheriff Luna announced that he was hesitant to request assistance from the National Guard at this time. Despite a city in turmoil, his decision to delay reinforcements raises questions about the threshold for intervention.
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BREAKING: California Sheriff Luna says heāll wait until the situation is āout of controlā before requesting help from the National Guard.
Oh, I guess thugs destroying property, setting fires, and looting the city still doesnāt count as a reason to be concerned. pic.twitter.com/yRgbt3xq2H
ā I Meme Therefore I Am (@ImMeme0) June 9, 2025
As the unrest continued, rioters caused further destruction, including the vandalism of police vehicles.
Another police cruiser has been smashed to bits. Riots are now on virtually every other block. The whole city is erupting in chaos. pic.twitter.com/W0HSY1DXk1
ā Cam Higby | America First (@camhigby) June 9, 2025
In a particularly alarming turn of events, ABC 7 Los Angeles reported the apprehension of a rioter wielding a flamethrower.
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In response to the violence, President Trump made a call for military intervention, urging for troops to be deployed to restore order in Los Angeles.
āLooking really bad in L.A. BRING IN THE TROOPS!!!ā Trump stated emphatically on Truth Social.
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