2,000 U.S. Presidential Guard Forces Deploy to California
Following intensified protests across California, the White House announced that Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of 2,000 National Guard personnel to address civil disturbances in the state, according to a report by webangah News Agency.
In a stern warning, Trump stated that if California Governor and Los Angeles Mayor fail to quell the riots and looting, federal intervention will follow. The decision comes as widespread demonstrations and street violence persist in multiple Californian cities, with local authorities struggling to fully contain the situation.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed immediate Pentagon mobilization of National Guard units to support federal law enforcement in Los Angeles. He further warned that Marine Corps troops from Camp pendleton North in California stand ready for deployment should violence continue.