Trump Orders Military, Justice Officials to ‘Liberate Los Angeles’ Amid Riots

President Donald Trump said he authorized their deployment amid the riots.
Trump Orders Military, Justice Officials to ‘Liberate Los Angeles’ Amid Riots
Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
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President Donald Trump announced on June 8 that he is directing top military officials and prosecutors to “liberate Los Angeles” amid ongoing riots related to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement raids in the city.

“A once great American City, Los Angeles, has been invaded and occupied by Illegal Aliens and Criminals,” Trump said in a post on social media platform Truth Social. “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.”

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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