Los Angeles became a flashpoint this weekend as thousands protested President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops amid immigration crackdowns. Tensions peaked Sunday when tear gas met flying concrete chunks, burning self-driving cars lit up downtown skies 🔥, and historic political clashes unfolded.
What Sparked the Chaos?
For three days, crowds rallied against federal immigration raids that reportedly detained over 100 people. The tipping point? Around 300 National Guard troops arrived without Governor Gavin Newsom's approval – a move "like something from the 1960s civil rights era," one analyst noted.
Scenes From the Streets
🤖 4 Waymo autonomous vehicles torched near protests
🚓 Police on horseback fired rubber bullets at crowds blocking freeways
💥 Protesters hurled fireworks, scooters at riot-gear-clad officers
Political Fallout
Governor Newsom called the troop deployment a "serious breach of state sovereignty," demanding their removal. Meanwhile, President Trump vowed "violent people won't get away with it" before boarding Air Force One.
This marks the first unauthorized National Guard activation since 1965, when President Johnson sent troops to protect civil rights marchers in Alabama. History repeating? Or new chapter? 📖 Stay tuned as we track developments.
