Overview

• McDonnell told CNN that the LAPD had not approached the governor for Guard assistance and was managing the protests with existing manpower.
• President Trump asserted that federal troops were summoned at the LAPD’s request to rescue ICE officers he said were under attack.
• McDonnell detailed the department’s escalation protocol, which moves from internal assets to mutual aid before seeking National Guard support.
• California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have filed suit challenging the Guard deployment under the Insurrection Act.
• Demonstrations over ICE raids persist in Los Angeles, underscoring ongoing disputes between federal and local authorities.