Trump Brands LA Protesters ‘Animals’ as Marines Deployed
By M Muzamil Shami - June 11, 2025
Trump Brands LA Protesters ‘Animals’ as Marines Deployed
Fort Bragg, NC (June 11, 2025) – In a fiery speech at Fort Bragg, President Donald Trump labeled Los Angeles immigrants’ rights protesters as “animals”, and announced deployment of 700 U.S. Marines and 2,000 National Guard troops to restore order. His remarks, combative and controversial, have prompted outrage from California leaders—who’ve sued and accused him of authoritarianism.
Key Facts at a Glance
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Insulting Label: Trump said LA protesters “proudly carry flags of other countries,” calling them animals and accusing them of waging a “foreign invasion”
Troops on the Ground: He authorized deployment of 700 active-duty Marines from Camp Pendleton and 2,000 National Guard to safeguard federal property during protests sparked by ICE deportations
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California Backlash: Governor Gavin Newsom filed suit calling the move illegal, dictatorial, and inflammatory, refusing to comply with the military presence
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Military Speech: At Fort Bragg, Trump emphasized the need to "restore peace," and vowed to invoke the Insurrection Act if federal agents face violence
Full Speech Breakdown
“Animals” & “Foreign Invasion”
Trump accused demonstrators of undermining national sovereignty:
“You’re witnessing… a full-blown assault on peace… carried out by rioters bearing foreign flags.”
This commentary inflamed emotions and painted protests as unpatriotic threats
Military Deployment Justification
He framed the action as necessary to prevent “anarchy,” adding troops from Camp Pendleton and DC’s National Guard to support the crackdown on protesters:
“This anarchy will not stand… we will not allow federal agents to be attacked.”
California Pushback and Lawsuit
Governor Newsom denounced the move as “purposefully inflammatory” and unconstitutional, triggering a lawsuit citing the Posse Comitatus Act . City officials and LA Mayor Karen Bass have echoed the criticism.
Broader Context: Immigration Protests
Los Angeles has seen five consecutive nights of demonstrations following federal ICE raids in Paramount and Boyle Heights. Tens of thousands protested, with peak tensions including flag-burning incidents and clashes where police used tear gas and flash‑bangs
FAQs:
Q1: Why were troops deployed to Los Angeles?
A: After aggressive ICE immigration raids, protests erupted. Trump said troops were needed to protect federal property and prevent violence.
Q2: Is calling the protests “animals” legal?
A: Yes—protected under First Amendment speech rights, though critics say it heightens tensions and undermines protest rights.
Q3: Can Trump deploy troops without state approval?
A: Under Title 10, yes. It's rare—last used in 1965 during civil rights unrest—but legal for protecting federal assets .
Q4: What’s next in this confrontation?
A: California’s lawsuit challenges federal intervention, potentially bringing a Supreme Court showdown over federal-state military powers.
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