President Trump showed true leadership this week by sending in the National Guard to Los Angeles. Violent protesters were attacking our brave police officers and destroying property. The president will not stand for this chaos in our cities.
The trouble began when ICE started enforcing our immigration laws in Southern California. Leftist agitators took to the streets to defend illegal immigrants. They blocked roads and attacked police cars. Some even threw bottles filled with gasoline at officers.
Over 31 criminals were arrested during these riots. Five police officers were hurt trying to protect innocent Americans. The protesters even blocked a major highway, stopping hardworking people from getting home to their families.
Governor Newsom and the Democrat leaders in California did nothing to stop this madness. They care more about illegal immigrants than American citizens. President Trump had to step in because Democrats failed to keep people safe.
The President deployed over 2,000 National Guard troops to restore order. He also put 700 Marines on high alert at nearby Camp Pendleton. This is what real leadership looks like when American cities are under attack.
The fake news media is attacking Trump for being too tough on the rioters. They would rather see our cities burn than admit Trump is right about immigration. Remember how they cheered when Democrats encouraged protests against our border laws.
These protests show exactly why we need strong borders and tough enforcement. When we let people break immigration laws, they think all laws can be broken. Trump promised to end the invasion at our border, and he is keeping that promise.
Law-abiding Americans are tired of watching criminals take over our streets. President Trump stands with the police and military against the violent mob. This is why patriots elected Trump to protect our country and our way of life.