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VP Vance Says US Troops Still 'Necessary' In Los Angeles

US Vice President JD Vance met with Marines who have been deployed to Los Angeles (Credit: AFP)

US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that the thousands of troops deployed to Los Angeles this month were still needed despite a week of relative calm in the protest-hit city.

President Donald Trump has sent roughly 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines, purportedly to protect federal property and personnel, after demonstrations over immigration raids.

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