Tensions rise in Los Angeles as National Guard troops arrive, following orders from Donald Trump. The city braces for more unrest amid ongoing protests.
00:37, Mon, Jun 9, 2025 | UPDATED: 00:44, Mon, Jun 9, 2025
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U.S. National Guard are deployed around downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025, following a immi (Image: AP)
National Guard troops have now arrived in Los Angeles, following orders from Donald Trump to stamp out ongoing protests against deportations.
Around 300 reservist soldiers have been stationed outside various locations across the city where police have used tear gas and fired rubber bullets against protestors who have lit fires and attacked police vehicles.
The deployment comes after two days of unrest, with protesters taking to the streets in a bid to block federal immigration authorities from carrying out deportations.
The move by the former President has sparked a strong reaction from activists, as clashes continue between demonstrators and federal agents at multiple sites.
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Blackhawk helicopter reportedly deployed over LA protests
OSINT enthusiast TheIntelFrog has stated via their X account that a Blackhawk military helicopter has been detected over the protests in LA, along with news aircraft.
One high flier conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance over the riots/protests in downtown LA at 2326z in support of the Dept. of Homeland Security. TROY212 is a DHS/CBP H-60 Blackhawk that some have reported flying low in the area. The remaining appear to be\u2026 pic.twitter.com/Kc8slkUg0h
The latest images from the protests in LA show the conflict escalating between police and protestors.
Tear gas has been released during the protests (Image: Getty)
Protests Erupt In L.A. County, Sparked By Federal Immigration Raids (Image: Getty)
Protestors converge on the LA Federal Building
Independent journalist Aldo has posted via his X account alongside an image of LA protestors displaying the Soviet flag outside the Wilshire Federal Building, Wilshire Blvd: "Large protestor presence outside the LA federal building. The mood is tense as day 2 of the protests continue. Police are not engaging at the moment."
\ud83e\uddf5Large protestor presence outside the LA federal building. The mood is tense as day 2 of the protests continue. Police are not engaging at the moment. pic.twitter.com/r45KdhtDoD
\u2014 Aldo \ud83c\udf1e (@AldoButtazzoni) June 8, 2025
Trump makes the following pledge on clashes: 'They spit, we hit'
The official Rapid Response account of the Trump 47 White House Rapid Response 47 has issued a video quoting Trump as saying in response to protestors: "They spit, we hit."
Police warn 'use of less lethal mutions has been authorised'
The Los Angeles Police Department have announced, via their X account, that the use of "less lethal munitions" has been authorised against protestors:
"The use of less lethal munitions has been authorized by the Incident Commander. Persons throwing items at officers will be detained and arrested. An UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY has been declared by the Incident Commander."
The use of less lethal munitions has been authorized by the Incident Commander.
Persons throwing items at officers will be detained and arrested.
An UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY has been declared by the Incident Commander.
\u2014 LAPD Central Division (@LAPDCentral) June 8, 2025
Police retreat as squad car attacked during LA protest chaos caught on livestream
Footage from a TikTok livestream has captured a dramatic and chaotic moment during tonight’s protests in Los Angeles.
In the video, posted on the X account The Kind Joe, a police squad car is seen surrounded by protesters, who reportedly smash the vehicle’s windows while officers remain inside. Shouts and chants from the crowd can also be clearly heard as tensions escalate.
Police were later seen withdrawing from the scene amid the unrest, as the situation on the ground continues to remain highly volatile.
BREAKING: Footage from a TikTok livestream shows an intense moment during tonight\u2019s LA protests.
In the clip, protesters surround a police squad car and reportedly break its windows while officers remain inside. Shouts from the crowd can also be heard.
Trump vows to 'liberate' Los Angeles from 'Migrant Invasion'
Donald Trump has vowed to unleash the full force of his administration to bring what he called the “liberation” of Los Angeles, following days of violent clashes between protesters and federal agents over deportations.
Taking to his Truth Social platform, the President delivered a fiery statement, describing the city as “invaded and occupied” by illegal migrants and criminals.
“A once great American City, Los Angeles, has been invaded and occupied by Illegal Aliens and Criminals,” he wrote.
“Now violent, insurrectionist mobs are swarming and attacking our Federal Agents to try and stop our deportation operations — But these lawless riots only strengthen our resolve.
“I am directing Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi, in coordination with all other relevant Departments and Agencies, to take all such action necessary to liberate Los Angeles from the Migrant Invasion, and put an end to these Migrant riots.
“Order will be restored, the Illegals will be expelled, and Los Angeles will be set free. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
His remarks come just hours after hundreds of National Guard troops were deployed to hotspots around the city, where demonstrators have attempted to block deportation operations.
His remarks come just hours after hundreds of National Guard troops were deployed to hotspots around (Image: Getty)
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