LAPD Chief: National Guard Not Coordinating with Police on LA Protests

National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles

• 🚨 The LAPD Chief states that the National Guard has not provided any assistance to the police since their arrival on Sunday.
• 🎯 Approximately 4,000 National Guard troops have been deployed to downtown Los Angeles, primarily focusing on federal buildings.
• 💬 The police chief explicitly stated there has been no coordination with the federal government regarding the National Guard's presence.
• 🧐 The chief clarified that the National Guard's role appears to be facilitating federal agencies on immigration matters, not assisting with protests as President Trump suggested.

Governor's Legal Challenge and Marines' Status

• ⚖️ California Governor Gavin Newsom's request for a temporary restraining order to remove the National Guard from LA was denied, though arguments will be heard.
• 🚶‍♂️ 700 Marines are also present but have not been assigned to public interaction duties pending additional training.

Concerns Over Military Deployments and Protests

• 📢 Senator Alex Padilla criticized President Trump's response to demonstrations, calling enforcement tactics "cruel" and exceeding the scope of targeting dangerous criminals.
• ⚠️ President Trump warned that protests at his upcoming military parade would be met with force.
• 😟 Retired Lieutenant General Russell Honoré noted that soldiers dislike domestic civil disturbance missions and parades.
• 🚫 Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel expressed concern that military officers might face orders they feel compelled to defy, potentially leading to career-ending consequences.
• 🇺🇸 There is apprehension within the Pentagon and military ranks about potential conflicts arising from the president's desire to suppress protests with military force.