Los Angeles Police Chief Debunks Trump’s National Guard Narrative

Donald Trump’s assertion that Los Angeles required National Guard support is patently false. In reality, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell emphasized that the protests were nowhere near the level that would necessitate deploying troops.

During a visit to the Kennedy Center to attend a performance of “Les Misérables”, Trump made the unsubstantiated claim, “If we weren’t there, if we didn’t bring in the National Guard and the Marines, you would probably have a city that was burning to the ground.” He further distorted the facts by suggesting that Police Chief McDonnell had acknowledged the necessity of their presence. However, McDonnell swiftly countered Trump’s false assertion, stating, “No, we were not in a position to request the National Guard. We’re nowhere near a level where we would be reaching out to the governor for National Guard at this stage.”

It is abundantly clear that Trump concocted a false narrative to justify the deployment of federal troops in Los Angeles. The very purpose of these troops is shrouded in ambiguity, sparking serious doubts about the legitimacy of their presence. The authorization for National Guard troops and Marines to temporarily detain civilians stands on shaky legal ground, as they are typically barred from law enforcement duties unless the president invokes the Insurrection Act. By recklessly sending unnecessary federal troops to Los Angeles without the city’s consent, Trump has ignited a constitutional crisis that demands rigorous examination!