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Trump blasted the Los Angeles protests as a "full-blown assault on peace" during a speech at Fort Bragg. He accused California leaders of incompetence and claimed they paid agitators to fuel unrest. The protests erupted after ICE raids led to mass arrests of undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, Trump deployed additional National Guard troops as California sued over the military mobilization.

Key Points: Trump Slams LA Protests as Assault on Peace Amid ICE Raids

  • Trump condemns LA protests as a threat to national sovereignty
  • Accuses Newsom and Bass of funding agitators
  • Deploys 2,000 more troops amid ICE raids
  • California sues over unconstitutional military mobilization
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Trump slams Los Angeles protests as 'full-blown assault' on peace, order

Trump calls LA protests an "assault on peace," blames Newsom and Bass while deploying 2,000 more National Guard troops amid ICE raids.

"These guys are professionals. These are not amateurs. – Donald Trump"

North Carolina, June 11

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) called the protests in Los Angeles "a full-blown assault on peace, on public order, and national sovereignty," Al Jazeera reported.

The US President is speaking at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army.

"These guys are professionals. These are not amateurs," he said, adding he was working with US Senators to pass legislation to imprison people who burn the American flag for "one year."

According to Al Jazeera, Trump then took aim at California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, calling them "incompetent" and accusing them of paying "troublemakers, agitators, and insurrectionists" to participate in the protests.

"Their position is that the rioting will not stop unless ICE withdraws from Los Angeles and ceases the enforcement of federal immigration law," he said.

"So sad what they've done to our country."

Notably, the protests erupted after ICE agents conducted raids across the city, arresting dozens of undocumented immigrants.

Earlier, the Department of Defence confirmed that Trump is sending an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal law enforcement officers in Los Angeles.

Monday's deployment is in addition to the 2,000 National Guard troops ordered to deploy by Trump on Saturday, warning of tougher action against those protesting immigration arrests.

"At the order of the President, the Department of Defence is mobilising an additional 2,000 California National Guard to be called into federal service to support ICE & to enable federal law-enforcement officers to safely conduct their duties," Sean Parnell, Assistant to the Secretary of Defence for Public Affairs, wrote on X.

The latest deployment comes on the same day California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, asking a judge to declare the deployments unconstitutional.

- ANI

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Here are 5 diverse Indian perspective comments on the article about Trump's response to Los Angeles protests:
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Rahul K.
America always lectures other countries about human rights, but look at how they treat their own people! Sending military against peaceful protests is exactly what they criticize other nations for. The double standards are showing 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I don't support violence, Trump's approach seems too harsh. In India, we've seen how protests can bring positive change when handled properly. Maybe America needs to learn from our farmers' protest - dialogue works better than military force! 🤔
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Amit S.
Interesting to see US states fighting their own federal government. Reminds me of our Centre-state tensions in India. But at least our protests don't get 4000 troops deployed against them! This is extreme by any democratic standards.
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Sunita P.
As someone who has relatives in California, this is scary! 😨 America is supposed to be the land of free speech. If they can't handle peaceful protests, how can they claim moral superiority over other nations? The world is watching...
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Vikram J.
Trump's flag-burning law proposal shows he doesn't understand democracy. In India, we've seen much worse done to our national symbols, but we don't jail people for it. Protest is a right, not a crime. America needs to remember its own values.

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