Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell has strongly refuted President Trump’s claims about the LAPD welcoming National Guard troops into the city amid ongoing demonstrations against ICE enforcement raids.
According to MSNBC, the controversy began when the Trump administration suggested deploying federal military forces to Los Angeles, portraying the city’s demonstrations as chaotic events requiring military intervention. On Monday, McDonnell issued a statement expressing concerns about such deployment, echoing the sentiment of state officials like Governor Newsom, noting that it could create significant logistical and operational challenges for local law enforcement.
