Protests Erupt Nationwide Against ICE Raids, US Marines Deployed to LA

Nationwide Protests Against ICE Raids

• 📣 Thousands are protesting immigration and customs enforcement raids across the country, with the epicenter in Los Angeles.
• ⚠️ While the majority of demonstrators are peaceful, officials report over 20 businesses looted in LA, leading to a curfew in some areas.

Deployment of US Marines and National Guard

• 🇺🇸 President Trump has ordered hundreds of US Marines to the Los Angeles area, with National Guard members also deployed, reportedly against the governor's wishes.
• 🎯 Marines have been briefed on rules of engagement for use of force on American soil, and are currently standing by outside the LA area.
• 🗣️ Local leaders emphasize that peaceful protests are concentrated in specific areas, while a smaller faction creates chaos.

White House Stance and "Law and Order"

• ⚖️ The White House defends the deployment, stating the goal is to restore law and order, protect federal buildings, highways, and citizens.
• 🚨 President Trump has warned that any protesters at his upcoming military parade in DC will be met with "very big force."

Trump's Military Parade in Washington D.C.

• 🎖️ The upcoming military parade, celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and Trump's birthday, is described as a show of military might.
• 💰 The event is expected to cost up to $45 million and will feature tanks, rocket launchers, guided missiles, soldiers, and an aircraft flyover.
• 📢 Trump expressed enthusiasm for the parade, stating, "We want to show off a little bit."