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Pentagon Withdraws Half of National Guard Troops from LA

Pentagon Withdraws Half of National Guard Troops from LA

    Above: California National Guard officers stand in front of the U.S. Courthouse building in Los Angeles. Image copyright: Apu Gomes/Getty Images

    The Spin

    This drawdown is a victory for Californians against the Trump administration's attempt to overwhelm the state with fear and intimidation. It's time for the militarization of Los Angeles to end and for the economy-crushing ICE raids to stop as well. This affair should be a warning to all states about Trump's disregard for local authority.

    Referring to the drawdown as a retreat and declaring victory over American troops is a slap in the face by leftists to brave military members. The troops are being redeployed because they've mostly ended the riots that Democratic officials were unable to contain. But troops remain in Los Angeles to make sure nothing sparks up again.

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    Referring to the drawdown as a retreat and declaring victory over American troops is a slap in the face by leftists to brave military members. The troops are being redeployed because they've mostly ended the riots that Democratic officials were unable to contain. But troops remain in Los Angeles to make sure nothing sparks up again.

    Metaculus Prediction

    There's a 20% chance that Trump will formally invoke the Insurrection Act before Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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