U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visited military personnel in Los Angeles on Friday following their deployment to the city earlier this month in response to protests triggered by federal immigration enforcement actions.
The deployment, ordered by President Donald Trump, included approximately 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines. It came after a series of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) workplace raids that sparked demonstrations across the city. The move was opposed by California’s Democratic leadership, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Speaking during his visit, Vance said the deployment remained necessary to maintain stability and public safety.
"The soldiers and Marines are still very much a necessary part of what’s going on here, because there’s concern the unrest could flare back up," he stated.
Vance also addressed concerns about the legal basis for the deployment. A federal appeals court ruling on Thursday upheld the administration’s authority to direct the California National Guard, despite objections from state officials.
"The court’s decision made clear that the president’s troop deployment was a completely legitimate and proper use of federal law enforcement," Vance said.
The vice president criticised what he described as a lack of enforcement support from some state and city officials. In response, representatives from the state pushed back on the administration’s claims.
Diana Crofts-Pelayo, a spokesperson for Governor Newsom, rejected Vance’s comments as "categorically false," citing the governor’s consistent public calls for peaceful demonstrations and accountability for violent actors. Newsom has also argued that the federal deployment has heightened tensions and described it as unconstitutional.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also responded during a press conference, expressing concern over the impact of the troop presence on local communities.
"The deployment of troops has spread fear throughout our city," she said, calling the move a "provocation."
The presence of federal troops has sparked renewed national discussion around the use of military forces in domestic situations and the balance of power between federal and state governments. The situation in Los Angeles continues to evolve as demonstrations persist and legal and political debate continues over the administration’s response to immigration enforcement protests.
Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast is gaining momentum ahead of Chile’s 14 December runoff, despite trailing slightly behind Communist-backed Je...
Ukraine is facing a sharp escalation in fighting across several fronts, with Russian forces launching large-scale offensive operations while Kyiv inte...
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote for the release of the Epstein files, marking a clear reversal from his earlier hesita...
A senior Japanese diplomat will head to China on Monday, Japanese media reported, as Tokyo tries to calm an escalating diplomatic spat over Taiwan tha...
Palestinian resistance factions have rejected a U.S. draft resolution proposing an international stabilisation force in the Gaza Strip, warning it see...
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia on Friday to help reduce border tensions following a recent clash between the two countries.
The United States and China have reached a tentative agreement to curb the flow of chemicals used to make fentanyl, marking a rare moment of cooperation between the two rivals.
U.S. airlines are facing unprecedented disruptions as the government shutdown drags on, with more than 2,200 flight cancellations reported on Sunday (9 November) alone.
Over 1,300 flights were canceled on Saturday as U.S. airlines faced ongoing disruptions due to the federal government shutdown. The FAA's mandate for flight cuts and air traffic controller shortages led to delays at major airports, with more cancellations expected in the coming days.
Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had made significant advances in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, capturing two settlements as part of what it described as a broader offensive aimed at securing full control of the strategic territory.
Storm Claudia, which brought violent weather to Portugal, has resulted in the deaths of three people and left dozens injured, authorities reported on Saturday. Meanwhile, in Britain, rescue teams were organising evacuations due to heavy flooding in Wales and England.
U.S. President Donald Trump purchased at least $82 million in corporate and municipal bonds between late August and early October, including new investments in sectors benefiting from his policies, according to financial disclosures made public on Saturday.
Japan urged China on Saturday to take "appropriate measures" after Beijing issued a warning to its citizens against travelling to Japan, amid an ongoing dispute over Taiwan.
Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had made significant advances in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, capturing two settlements as part of a broader offensive aimed at seizing full control of the area.
Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast is gaining momentum ahead of Chile’s 14 December runoff, despite trailing slightly behind Communist-backed Jeannette Jara in the first round of voting.
Ukraine is facing a sharp escalation in fighting across several fronts, with Russian forces launching large-scale offensive operations while Kyiv intensifies long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory.
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote for the release of the Epstein files, marking a clear reversal from his earlier hesitation and triggering fresh momentum behind legislation that would compel the Justice Department to publish the materials.
A senior Japanese diplomat will head to China on Monday, Japanese media reported, as Tokyo tries to calm an escalating diplomatic spat over Taiwan that is straining relations between the East Asian neighbours.
Ukraine is seeking to secure a new wave of long-term military support as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday (17 November), with air-defence systems, fighter jets and advanced missiles at the centre of today’s talks.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment