The Trump administration activated 700 active-duty U.S. Marines from the Camp Pendleton base in California to Los Angeles in the midst of immigration protests and riots in the city, said military officials.
U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) said in a statement on June 9 that the Marines “will seamlessly integrate” with troops “who are protecting federal personnel and federal property in the greater Los Angeles area.”
Earlier, a senior Trump administration official told The Epoch Times that the Marines are being sent to Los Angeles because of increased threats against federal buildings and federal officials in the city during the unrest.
A spokesperson told The Epoch Times that the 700 Marines will arrive sometime in Los Angeles on June 10….
Trump Admin Deploying 700 US Marines to Los Angeles, Military Says
