Key Point Summary – US Live Covers LA Riots
- Day 4 of riots sees reduced violence but growing tension
- US Live reporter embedded in the crowd as chaos unfolds
- Trump to deploy 700 Marines amid political backlash
- Protesters slam ICE, chant anti-Trump slogans
- Governor Newsom threatens lawsuit over military action
- Extremist groups join crowd, complicating message
- New demonstrations planned as city braces for more unrest
Protesters Defiant As Day Four Unfolds
I stood near the edge of downtown Los Angeles when the chants started echoing again. “No ICE! No Trump!” they screamed. Flames from the night before had left black scorch marks on the sidewalk. I could still smell tear gas in the morning air.
Anger was boiling over. This wasn’t just a protest anymore. It had become a statement. One masked man turned to me and said, “We Mexicans built this city.” His voice shook. He meant it.
Calls Of Occupation As Trump Sends In Troops
The National Guard arrived three nights ago, but today, visibility was low. Not a single camo uniform in sight as the sun rose. Still, we knew something bigger was coming. Trump had ordered 700 Marines into LA—a move that felt like occupation to many.
I asked a woman holding her toddler on her hip how she felt about Trump’s move. “He’s a dictator,” she said without hesitation. “He’s using the military on civilians. This isn’t a war zone. Or maybe he wants it to be.”
Tear Gas And Tension: Another Clash Begins
By late afternoon, the crowds gathered again. Some carried signs. Others came to fight. Cops formed thick lines and didn’t hesitate when graffiti sprayed across a nearby Walgreens. “F*** ICE” was now painted across businesses, buses, and banks.
Officers pushed forward. Tear gas bloomed. Flashbangs cracked the air. I ducked behind a parked car, coughing. Rubber bullets whizzed overhead. Several were hit. The agitators scattered—but only briefly.
Antifa And Extremists Muddle Message
Though most protesters called for immigration justice, I saw new flags in the crowd. Antifa symbols. A small but vocal group yelled anti-Israel slogans. Others spoke of global revolution.
It was clear. Not everyone was there for immigration reform. Some were using the chaos for their own ends. Still, the majority remained focused on ICE raids and deportations. One woman held up a sign that read, “We Are Not Criminals, We Are Families.”
Political Firestorm Erupts Over Troop Deployment
While Los Angeles burned, Washington ignited with rage of its own. Governor Gavin Newsom condemned Trump’s actions, calling the Marine deployment “unlawful.” He filed suit just hours after the announcement.
Trump fired back in true Trump fashion. “If Tom Homan wants to arrest Newsom, I’d support him,” he said. “I like the guy, but he’s incompetent.”
The tension between federal and state governments is reaching a boiling point. It’s unclear how the courts will respond.
Nightfall Brings Looting, But Less Chaos
As night fell on day four, I saw more broken glass, more looted stores. Yet something had shifted. The uncontrolled mayhem from Sunday hadn’t returned.
There were still arrests. Protesters still hurled insults and rocks. But police held the line. For now.
Even as I write this, new calls for protests flood social media. Organizers promise bigger numbers, more pressure. The city may see another showdown before sunrise.
Outlook: More Clashes Ahead
Today, 700 Marines are expected to roll into LA. Their mission? Defend federal property and “restore order.” But what they find may be a city that won’t back down.
People here are angry, proud, and desperate to be heard. Immigration raids lit the fuse. Trump’s response threw gasoline on the flames.
Whatever comes next, US Live will be in the thick of it. And so will I.
