Trump threatens to jail Newsom amid LA unrest

June 10, 2025, 2:03 PM UTC

Thousands of troops sent into a city over local authorities’ objections. Threats to political opponents of jail time. Denial of opposition party requests.

Welcome to Los Angeles, one of the nation’s most iconic cities known for Hollywood glamour. Months after lethal wildfires destroyed homes and lives, the city finds itself again at the center of national debate and action — this time for protesting the Trump administration’s immigration raids that started Friday across LA County.

The raids are part of President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to execute a massive deportation effort. While the fourth day of protests brought with ...

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