Protesters Block LA Freeway, Governor Newsom Objects to Military Deployment
NewsNationJuly 7, 20253 min15,136 views
11 connectionsยท16 entities in this videoโFreeway Blockade in Los Angeles
- freeway protesters have blocked the 101 freeway in downtown Los Angeles for the second time.
- ๐จ Police deployed flashbangs and pepper balls into a crowd outside the federal detention center after objects were allegedly thrown at them.
- ๐ฎโโ๏ธ Law enforcement made over 100 arrests during demonstrations, primarily for failure to disperse and looting.
Governor Newsom's Objections
- โ๏ธ California Governor Gavin Newsom filed an emergency motion, calling for a federal judge to halt the militarization of Los Angeles.
- ๐๏ธ Newsom accuses President Trump of acting like a "tyrant" by deploying troops against the state's wishes.
- ๐๏ธ A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for Thursday to address Newsom's lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Military Deployment and Cost
- ๐บ๐ธ Approximately 4,700 military troops and Marines have been activated in the Los Angeles area.
- ๐ฐ This deployment is expected to cost taxpayers around $134 million.
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Pentagon Secretary Pete Hagerty defended the decision, stating the deployment is for 60 days to maintain peace and support law enforcement.
President Trump's Remarks
- ๐ข President Trump rallied troops at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, condemning the situation in California.
- ๐ฉ He described the protests as a "full-blown assault on peace" and "national sovereignty," carried out by rioters bearing foreign flags.
- ๐ซ Trump vowed not to allow the situation to continue, stating, "I will not let that happen."
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