Marines and National Guard successfully enforcing L.A. curfew, assisting law enforcement and securing the city from destruction

Over the past week, Los Angeles has been engulfed in violence, looting, and unrest as radical agitators have turned downtown into a war zone. But while Governor Gavin Newsom blames President Trump for “authoritarian overreach,” the real story is one of decisive leadership: Trump’s swift deployment of the National Guard and Marines has brought order to streets that were overrun by lawlessness. As curfews take hold and arrests climb into the hundreds, the administration’s commitment to enforcing the law clashes with the failed progressive policies of California’s leadership. The left’s refusal to secure the border and its demonization of law enforcement have led to this disaster. Now, Trump’s firm stance is proving what works — strength and conviction, not appeasement and surrender.

Key points:

• Over 330 arrests made in Los Angeles as federal immigration raids trigger violent protests, looting, and vandalism.
• Mayor Karen Bass imposes an 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, allowing authorities to make 225 arrests in a single day.
• National Guard and Marines deployed by Trump provide critical support to overwhelmed local law enforcement.
• Governor Newsom sues to block federal military assistance, calling it an “abuse of power,” despite a majority of Americans supporting Trump’s actions.
• Businesses destroyed, officers injured, and downtown vandalized as agitators exploit tensions — while Trump’s policies restore security and set new precedent across the country.

The failure of California’s leadership

Los Angeles has long been a sanctuary city, where illegal aliens find protection under Gov. Newsom’s reckless policies. But when federal immigration enforcement cracked down — arresting 113 individuals with prior convictions — the city erupted in flames. Rather than blaming criminals, Newsom and Bass pointed fingers at Trump, insisting his enforcement actions were the real problem. Yet the riots began before federal troops arrived — proving that California’s leniency, not Trump’s resolve, created this crisis.

The Los Angeles Times acknowledged the “quietest day this week” after the curfew took effect, but Newsom’s televised meltdown — marred by technical difficulties — showed a leader more focused on theatrics than solutions. “Democracy is under assault,” he declared, ignoring the real assault: Molotov cocktails thrown at officers, businesses looted, and federal buildings defaced with graffiti like “Dead cops.”

The Trump administration’s decisive action

While California’s leaders hesitated, Trump acted. The deployment of Marines and the National Guard provided much-needed reinforcement to LAPD officers, many of whom have faced open hostility from progressive activists. Federal troops, though not making arrests directly, acted as a deterrent — defending property and ensuring rioters could no longer run rampant.

General Gregory Guillot made it clear: Troops were there to defend, not provoke. “They do not have the authority to make arrests,” he stated, emphasizing their limited but crucial role. Yet Newsom’s lawsuit claims otherwise, seeking to strip law enforcement of vital backup while the city burns. The governor’s stance isn’t just reckless — it’s an outright betrayal of public safety.

The real culprits: Who’s funding the chaos?

Looting and arson don’t happen spontaneously. Behind the scenes, anarchist networks and left-wing agitators routinely exploit civil unrest to push their radical agenda. As businesses board up windows and residents hide in fear, one must ask: Why is California’s leadership more concerned with protecting illegal immigration than protecting its own citizens?

Trump’s team isn’t backing down. Tom Holman, a key adviser, drew a clear line: Facilitating illegal activities will no longer be tolerated. Meanwhile, the Downtown Los Angeles Resident’s Association called the raids “inhumane” — ignoring the real inhumane threat of unchecked lawlessness.

The lesson is clear. Where Newsom’s weakness failed, Trump’s strength prevailed. The Marines and National Guard brought order to a city spiraling into anarchy. While progressives decry “authoritarianism,” hardworking Americans demand security.

However, the war has just begun, and the real culprits financing this chaos have protests planned in cities across the United States. While legitimate protest is legal and constitutionally protected, when the protest devolves into rioting and destruction of property, law enforcement will spot the difference and put a stop to it. Trump’s bold stance for law and order will set powerful new precedent — breaking the curse of 2020 and deterring criminal activity – so that the lawlessness does not spread further, deeper, and darker into the heart of American cities.

Sources include:

Yournews.com

LATimes.com

KTLA.com