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Good Morning Britain Reporter Noel Phillips Struck by Rubber Bullet During LA Protests

President Trump sent additional National Guard troops alongside Marines to Los Angeles after days of protests over ICE raids

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Overview

  • Noel Phillips was struck by a rubber bullet on June 9 while lying among protesters in Los Angeles and received medical attention for a swollen but unbroken arm.
  • Police have used rubber bullets, tear gas, flash-bang explosives and pepper balls to clear protest zones where demonstrators clashed with law enforcement over ICE raids.
  • Good Morning Britain’s live broadcast on June 10 was briefly interrupted when explicit language from nearby protesters forced the studio to cut away.
  • President Trump sent extra National Guard troops alongside Marines to Los Angeles despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
  • Phillips described conditions in Los Angeles as unpredictable and said officers showed little regard for distinguishing journalists from protesters.