Reports show that many National Guard troops sent by President Donald Trump to Los Angeles to deal with protests against federal immigration raids are deeply unhappy and have low morale. The troops are upset because they doubt the purpose of their mission, which many see as a “fake mission” or a misuse of military power for handling local law enforcement matters.
The New York Times spoke with almost two dozen people, including National Guard members, officers, officials, and civilians, and found that concerns were widespread. According to MSNBC, six service members specifically mentioned low morale and worries that this deployment could hurt future recruitment efforts. Several also said they disagreed with being involved in immigration crackdowns or felt they were sent for political reasons rather than a legitimate need.
