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Trump orders National Guard to Los Angeles amid fiery ICE protests
A protest in Compton against ICE raids escalated on Saturday afternoon when demonstrators set a car on fire, one of several heated scenes across Los Angeles that led President Trump to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to the region. In dramatic footage captured by the stringer service Key News Network, a white sedan is fully engulfed by a blaze in the middle of the intersection of Atlantic and Alondra boulevards while groups of onlookers, protestors – some waving Mexican flags – and sheriff's deputies in riot gear surround the flaming scene. KNN reported that several demonstrators were impacted by crowd control measures such as pepper balls and flashbangs to disperse the crowd – with one man seen on video bleeding from his face. While protests sparked by Friday and Saturday's ICE raids continue to erupt across Los Angeles areas, some turning violent, tensions are heightening between local and federal government officials. On Saturday evening, Governor Newsom announced on X that the state deployed additional California Highway Patrol units 'to maintain safety on Los Angeles highways.' 'The federal government is sowing chaos so they can have an excuse to escalate,' the post added. 'That is not the way any civilized country behaves.' In a follow-up post at 5:13 p.m., Newsom shared news that the federal government was starting to 'take over' the state's National Guard, calling the move 'purposefully inflammatory,' saying it 'will only escalate tensions.' 'The Guard has been admirably serving LA throughout recovery,' said the post. 'This is the wrong mission and will erode public trust.' Less than 10 minutes later, President Trump threatened to increase federal forces in the following post on Truth Social: 'If Governor Gavin Newscum, of California, and Mayor Karen Bass, of Los Angeles, can't do their jobs, which everyone knows they can't, then the Federal Government will step in and solve the problem, RIOTS & LOOTERS, the way it should be solved!!!' Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass then posted a statement on X, calling it a 'difficult time for our city,' referring to both the federal immigration sweeps as well as ongoing recovery efforts following the deadly January wildfires. 'Reports of unrest outside the city, including in Paramount, are deeply concerning,' read Bass' statement. 'We've been in direct contact with officials in Washington, D.C., and are working closely with law enforcement to find the best path forward.' The White House released a statement shortly after, announcing that Trump officially deployed the 2,000 National Guard troops 'to address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester.' Los Angeles schools distributing 'red cards' to help immigrant families 'assert constitutional rights' 'In recent days, violent mobs have attacked ICE Officers and Federal Law Enforcement Agents carrying out basic deportation operations in Los Angeles,' the statement read. 'The Trump Administration has a zero tolerance policy for criminal behavior and violence, especially when that violence is aimed at law enforcement officers trying to do their jobs.' The statement also explicitly calls out political party leaders, saying, 'California's feckless Democrat leaders have completely abdicated their responsibility to protect their citizens.' Joining in on the multi-social media platforms conversation, FBI Director Kash Patel posted to X, saying, 'Hit a cop, you're going to jail… doesn't matter where you came from, how you got here, or what movement speaks to you. If the local police force won't back our men and women on the thin blue line, we @FBI will.' In response to the federal government deploying the National Guard, Newsom posted another X post at 7:22 p.m., saying this decision was 'not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle.' 'Don't give them one,' concluded the post. 'Never use violence. Speak out peacefully.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-03-2025
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Dodge Demon Smokes California Police
Read the full story on The Auto Wire California Highway Patrol chased a Dodge Demon on the 91 Freeway in Downtown Los Angeles on the night of March 3, but couldn't keep up with the muscle car. Reportedly, the vehicle was stolen and that's why police were in taken by Key News Network shows the chase briefly. The gray Mopar seems to black out during the shot, turning its lights off in an effort to make it hard for cops to spot it. Sometimes that move works, but usually only when an area is poorly lit and the car is dark. The chase left the freeway and went onto surface streets in the downtown area of Los Angeles. With parking garages and other structures to hide in, many suspects running from police in the area like to disappear there. Police told Key News Network they believe this person is a repeat offender, having run from police several times before. They might just think it's fun to smoke cops or they like to street race and then have to run away – we obviously don't know. We also can't tell in the brief shot if the back of the Mopar muscle car has a license plate and if it's obscured from view. If the plate is visible, plate readers can alert police to the vehicle's presence, which would then trigger a pursuit. Most police cruisers would be hard pressed to keep up with a Dodge Demon. With oodles of power and a drivetrain that's built specifically for straight line speed, they are in essence a drag racer that's street legal. Police cars obviously are in a whole different class. In fact, they struggle to keep up with Hellcats, and a Demon is at a higher level of performance. Image via Key News Network/YouTube Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
