Double Down: Trump Authorizes Deployment Of Another 2,000 National Guard Members
Former President Donald J. Trump has authorized the deployment of an additional 2,000 National Guard members to support efforts to restore law and order in several Democratic-run cities, as immigration-related protests continue to escalate in Los Angeles and other urban hotspots.
The move, confirmed Tuesday, comes as part of Trump’s broader national security posture aimed at securing American communities under siege by the consequences of failed border policies and soft-on-crime local leadership.
I was just informed Trump is deploying another 2,000 Guard troops to L.A.
The first 2,000? Given no food or water. Only approx. 300 are deployed — the rest are sitting, unused, in federal buildings without orders.
This isn’t about public safety. It’s about stroking a dangerous…
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 9, 2025
This latest order doubles the number of troops previously approved and comes just days after chaotic scenes unfolded in downtown Los Angeles, where immigration activists blocked highways, clashed with police, and disrupted emergency services. Trump’s decision follows sharp criticism of the Biden administration’s refusal to enforce immigration laws, and a growing sense among conservative leaders that Washington elites have abdicated their responsibility to protect American citizens.
The news comes hours after the Pentagon deployed about 700 Marines to the protests to the city.
PRESS RELEASE: Approximately 700 Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division will seamlessly integrate with the Title 10 forces under Task Force 51 in the Los Angeles Area. @DODResponse @1stMEF @DeptofDefense @USArmyNorth
Read more: https://t.co/7D3vLT4JEU
— U.S. Northern Command (@USNorthernCmd) June 9, 2025
Speaking to reporters, Trump emphasized the importance of restoring order: “We’re not going to sit back and watch cities burn or police officers get ambushed. The people deserve safety. The people deserve leadership.” He added that the deployment would be coordinated with state governors willing to cooperate, while offering federal assistance to those who have been overwhelmed by riots and illegal alien advocacy movements.
According to sources close to the Trump campaign, the additional Guard units will be focused on Los Angeles, Chicago, and parts of the southern border where human smuggling and cartel activity have sharply increased. “These are not peaceful protests. These are organized disruptions, many of which are coordinated by radical groups that benefit from weak immigration enforcement,” said a Trump spokesperson.
The mainstream media, unsurprisingly, has painted the deployments as heavy-handed. Yet, for many Americans watching their cities overrun by lawlessness, the decision is a welcome display of strength. Across social media, law enforcement unions and conservative leaders praised the move as necessary and overdue. “When city mayors won’t enforce their own laws, it’s the federal government’s duty to act,” tweeted Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO).
As protests continue to swell in Los Angeles—sparked by a recent crackdown on unlicensed immigrant encampments—video footage has emerged showing protestors throwing objects at law enforcement officers, vandalizing businesses, and blocking emergency vehicles. One viral clip captured paramedics being denied access to a wounded victim due to a human barricade of demonstrators chanting pro-migrant slogans.
While some governors have remained silent on whether they’ll accept the federal assistance, Trump’s team has stated that constitutional authority permits the use of federal troops when local governance collapses into lawlessness. This echoes historical precedent, such as Eisenhower’s federalization of the Arkansas National Guard during the Little Rock integration crisis in 1957.
The crisis gripping American cities, conservatives argue, is not just a matter of law enforcement—it is a direct consequence of the Biden administration’s refusal to control the border. Since Biden took office, millions of illegal immigrants have poured into the U.S., overwhelming local services, straining police departments, and creating volatile tensions in historically secure neighborhoods.
Critics of the current administration point out that cities like Los Angeles are paying the price for years of sanctuary city policies that have emboldened fringe groups and made it nearly impossible for law enforcement to do their jobs. “We are seeing the predictable results of putting politics over public safety,” said a retired LAPD commander who now consults for border state municipalities.
Trump’s authorization also signals a clear campaign message heading into 2024: national security and public safety will take priority. He has repeatedly promised to use every tool available—including the Insurrection Act if necessary—to defend Americans from both internal and external threats. His supporters say the contrast between Trump’s decisiveness and Biden’s passivity couldn’t be more striking.
The current moment, they argue, demands bold leadership. With rising crime, cartels operating with impunity, and activist-fueled unrest gaining momentum, conservatives view Trump’s troop surge as a long-overdue measure to reclaim control over America’s urban chaos.
As tensions mount and the summer months threaten to bring even more unrest, the effectiveness of Trump’s National Guard deployment may become a pivotal test of executive resolve—and a defining moment in his ongoing mission to “finish the race” he began in 2016.
Americans who live in cities like Los Angeles, where public order has deteriorated and the police have been politically handcuffed, are watching closely. If the National Guard restores peace and reestablishes basic civility, Trump’s move will stand as a vindication of conservative leadership and a rebuke to those who have allowed radical policies to jeopardize national security.
