Former President Donald J. Trump has issued a bold directive to multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), authorizing them to “take any action necessary” to restore law and order in Los Angeles.
The announcement, made via his official Truth Social account on Saturday, was met with widespread support among conservative voters and constitutional advocates who have long criticized California’s deteriorating public safety and governance.
Trump’s post, timestamped June 8th, emphasized the urgency of federal intervention. He wrote: “Los Angeles is completely out of control, just like Oakland and San Francisco. The National Guard should be sent in to restore order. The federal government must act to LIBERATE LOS ANGELES!” The post continued, confirming that both DHS Secretary Mark Green and Acting Attorney General Tim Garrison have received formal directives to coordinate actions with National Guard forces to stabilize the city.
The situation in Los Angeles has reached a boiling point in recent weeks. Rising crime, unchecked illegal immigration, and violent pro-Palestinian protests have overwhelmed city resources. Reports of lawless encampments, flash mobs looting businesses, and residents fleeing neighborhoods have become common. Conservatives argue that progressive leadership, from Mayor Karen Bass to Governor Gavin Newsom, has created a climate of lawlessness through failed sanctuary city policies and defunding of law enforcement.
Trump’s move is seen by many on the right as long overdue. According to a senior DHS official who spoke anonymously, “The current administration in California has abdicated its duty to protect its citizens. What we are seeing is not protest; it’s insurrection.” The source confirmed that contingency plans are being finalized for immediate deployment of National Guard units to key locations throughout Los Angeles.
The former president’s order echoes his 2020 response to similar chaos in Democrat-run cities, when he called for federal action in Portland, Seattle, and Minneapolis amid widespread rioting and civil unrest. Trump supporters note that California’s leaders refused federal aid then, preferring to double down on soft-on-crime policies that only exacerbated public disorder.
As of this weekend, military-grade tactical vehicles and heavily armed federal agents are reportedly on standby in nearby staging areas, awaiting executive clearance. While mainstream outlets have downplayed the severity of the situation, raw footage shared on X (formerly Twitter) shows chaotic street scenes, including an American flag being burned near a Jewish temple and a mob storming a local police substation.
The renewed federal involvement comes after mounting pressure from local business owners, faith leaders, and law-abiding citizens who have repeatedly appealed to Washington for help. “It feels like we’ve been abandoned,” said Miguel Ortega, a Korean War veteran whose small market in South Los Angeles was ransacked last week. “We pay taxes, we follow the law, and we just want peace in our communities.”
Trump’s critics—primarily progressives and legacy media outlets—have predictably framed the move as authoritarian. But for conservatives, this is yet another example of how Trump prioritizes the safety and sovereignty of American cities, even when blue-state officials fail to act.
Online engagement with Trump’s Truth Social announcement exploded within minutes. The post garnered over 50,000 shares and hundreds of thousands of likes within the first few hours. Conservative commentators like Dan Bongino and Charlie Kirk praised the move, calling it “a decisive act of leadership” and “a necessary stand against mob rule.”
Behind the scenes, legal scholars argue that Trump’s invocation of federal power falls well within constitutional bounds, particularly under the Insurrection Act and Homeland Security mandates. They point to the president’s duty to ensure a republican form of government and to safeguard citizens against domestic violence and unlawful rebellion.
While the Biden administration remains largely silent on the escalating breakdown in Los Angeles, some within DHS and DOJ who were appointed under Trump have continued to influence operations and policy. These officials maintain that failing to act would be a dereliction of duty, especially as Los Angeles shows signs of becoming a failed city-state, controlled more by radical activists than by elected officials.
Conservative leaders in Congress, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Josh Hawley, have voiced full support for Trump’s initiative. “If the White House won’t act, President Trump will,” Hawley said in a Sunday morning interview. “Los Angeles is the canary in the coal mine. If we let it fall, more American cities will follow.”
For many, the federal liberation of Los Angeles represents a symbolic battle between two visions for America—one rooted in law, order, and constitutional authority, and the other driven by progressive ideologies that erode the rule of law. Trump’s order is more than just a security measure; it is a declaration that America’s cities belong to its citizens—not to violent mobs, activist mayors, or open-borders extremists.
What happens next will likely define the political landscape heading into 2026. As the federal agencies prepare to act, eyes across the nation are now fixed on Los Angeles, where the struggle for America’s future may be playing out in real time.
