- President Trump declares Los Angeles “occupied” by undocumented migrants and criminal gangs.
- Federal deportation agents have come under violent attack during recent operations in the city.
- Trump authorizes DHS, DOD, and DOJ to intervene with full federal force.
- California leaders warn federal deployment risks eroding public trust.
Trump Labels LA “Occupied,” Vows Federal Crackdown
President Donald J. Trump issued a forceful directive on Truth Social late Friday, calling the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles “a migrant insurrection” and ordering federal officials to take immediate action. His post framed the city as overrun by undocumented immigrants and criminal activity, and described violent clashes with federal deportation teams as an attack on national sovereignty.
The President directed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi to coordinate a full federal response.
Federal Action Escalates Following Attacks on ICE Agents
President Donald J. Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to a series of violent attacks targeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and federal law enforcement agents engaged in deportation operations.
The decision, formalized through a Presidential Memorandum, comes amid escalating tensions in California over federal immigration enforcement. The White House framed the move as a necessary response to what it described as “lawlessness” and a breakdown of local leadership in protecting public safety.
Trump Blasts California Leaders on Social Media
President Trump did not hold back in his criticism of local officials. In a post on X, he said:
DHS Secretary Promises Arrests and Continued Enforcement
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also issued a sharp warning to protesters and rioters attempting to obstruct ICE operations:
Federal sources suggest that ICE operations are expanding in California, and there is speculation that some of the unrest is being coordinated by outside activist groups. DHS officials have reaffirmed that ICE agents are acting within the bounds of federal law and deserve full protection.
Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass Push Back
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned the National Guard deployment as federal overreach. In a statement, Newsom said:
Mayor Karen Bass added her own strong condemnation of federal tactics:
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What Comes Next
This marks one of the most aggressive federal postures in immigration enforcement under President Trump’s second term. The situation is expected to evolve rapidly as federal agencies implement the directive and local authorities consider legal countermeasures. Observers anticipate lawsuits challenging the deployment and enforcement strategy.
Source: President Donald J. Trump via Truth Social
This article was written and published by the Virginia Times, a news outlet covering U.S. federal policy, security, and immigration enforcement developments.
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