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President Donald Trump is prepared to deploy National Guard troops in more US cities if protests over immigration raids spread beyond Los Angeles, officials said on Wednesday, June 11. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators that the Pentagon could surge Guard units 'if there are other riots where law enforcement officers are threatened'.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned: 'Let this be an unequivocal message to left-wing radicals… You will not succeed,' she said.Trump has threatened to use force not just against immigration activists, but also any protestors attempting to disrupt the military parade in Washington next Saturday, celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary, which is expected to feature tanks, helicopters, Army parachutists and more.Political observers view the parade as a symbolic culmination of a dramatic week in which the president prepared to deploy armed forces against domestic turbulence and embraced military displays.He gave a stirring address at Fort Bragg, saying US soldiers 'will chase you down, crush you and cast you into oblivion' if needed.Trump's threats did not distinguish between violent protestors and those peacefully opposing his immigration policies. Leavitt insisted during a briefing that 'of course' the president supports peaceful protest, dismissing concerns as a 'stupid question'.Many critics compare the administration's message to authoritarian rhetoric, warning it may erode democratic norms. Harvard professor Steven Levitsky cautioned that deploying troops against protesting civilians without a clear cause resembles tactics used by autocratic regimes.California sued to block the deployment, arguing it violates state sovereignty and civil rights. A federal court hearing is scheduled soon.About 2,000 California National Guard troops are stationed around Los Angeles federal facilities to protect buildings and personnel. Another 2,000 Guardsmen and 700 Marines received crowd-control training and stand ready.Pentagon rules now specify how active-duty Marines may use force, guided by standing defense protocols. They are armed and geared but not cleared for arrests unless under extreme duress.Protests began in Los Angeles after mass ICE raids. Over 100 people were arrested. Demonstrations have since spread to cities like Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Atlanta, and Seattle. Some involved peaceful marches; others saw vandalism and arrests.
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