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Dulcinea

(8,523 posts)
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 11:54 AM Yesterday

US Marines arrive in LA; California governor warns 'democracy under assault'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Hundreds of U.S. Marines arrived in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday under orders from President Donald Trump, ratcheting up tensions in America's second largest city as California's governor warned "democracy is under assault."

Trump's extraordinary measures of sending National Guard and Marines to quell protests, which broke out in response to his immigration raids, fueled demonstrations for a fifth day in Los Angeles, and sparked protests in several other cities.

As Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom traded fulminations, the city's mayor said the protests were limited to about five downtown streets, but declared a curfew for parts of the downtown area due to violence and looting.

Police said multiple groups stayed on the streets in some areas despite the curfew and "mass arrests are being initiated". Police earlier said that 197 people had already been arrested on Tuesday - more than double the total number of arrests to date.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/marines-arrive-la-under-trump-135112749.html

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US Marines arrive in LA; California governor warns 'democracy under assault' (Original Post) Dulcinea Yesterday OP
Once proud US Marines now TrumpPutin Nazi Gestapo. Irish_Dem Yesterday #1
from what I have read Skittles Yesterday #3
That is not what the MAGA Army rally showed us. Irish_Dem Yesterday #4
they were screened and hand-picked Skittles Yesterday #5
If you haven't seen Gov. Newsom's speech, you should. nt Dulcinea Yesterday #2

Skittles

(164,825 posts)
5. they were screened and hand-picked
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 08:27 PM
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for loyalty and fitness

yes, for the supremely out-of-shape Cadet Bonespurs

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