“Our hearts go out to those who have lost their homes and are seeking shelter. Fires in LA are sadly no surprise, yet the Mayor cut LA Fire Department’s budget.”
Several residents alleged they received $2-$5 payments in exchange for casting ballots for who they were told to vote for.
“Your job as Fire Chief was to prepare us, the LAFD for an incident of this magnitude and you have failed.”
The Los Angeles Police Department has removed officers from a security detail assigned to former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Brentwood home following backlash over the use of city resources.
Officers fired more than 50 rounds of rubber bullets into the crowd, causing several injuries.
Newsom accused Trump of treating the National Guard as “his political weapon” and violating states’ rights.
“Secretary Noem has been clear: Anyone who seeks to harm law enforcement officers will be found and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
Videos posted to social media show protesters holding brand-new American flags, with some individuals stating on camera that they were given the flags by others at the protest.
“All persons must leave the area or be subject to arrest,” LAPD said in a statement.
US Northern Command confirmed on X that Guard units had begun deploying, with some troops already on the ground.