Los Angeles: U.S. President Donald Trump has dispatched another 2000 National Guard troops, along with 700 Marines, to Los Angeles to quell ongoing protests against his administration’s sweeping crackdown on immigrants. The move has sparked widespread debate and reaction from various quarters regarding its necessity and implications.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the deployment has been met with fierce criticism from local officials who argue that Trump is putting public safety at risk. Local police have also stated that they do not require the additional military presence. California Governor Gavin Newsom took to the social platform X, describing the deployments as reckless and ‘disrespectful to our troops,’ asserting that the action is more about boosting Trump’s ego than ensuring public safety.

Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Newsom have both dismissed Trump’s assertions that Los Angeles is facing dire conditions. In response to the federal action, California, a state led by Democrats, is suing President Trump for deploying troops without the governor’s consent. The lawsuit argues that the President’s decision violates both the U.S. Constitution and California’s sovereignty.

The deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles is notable as it marks the first instance since 1965 that a president has taken such a step without securing a governor’s approval. This decision comes against a backdrop of protests erupting in other major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, Dallas, Austin, Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, reflecting a broader national unrest.