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The Pentagon on Monday announced the withdrawal of 700 US Marines from Los Angeles, ending a controversial military deployment that had drawn criticism from local and state leaders.
The Marines were sent to the city last month following President Donald Trump’s order to deploy thousands of National Guard troops and several hundred Marines in response to widespread protests over federal immigration raids. The move was strongly opposed by California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who both criticized the presence of troops on city streets.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the Marines’ presence delivered a “clear message” that lawlessness would not be tolerated. He praised their “rapid response and discipline” for helping to restore order during a period of unrest.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued the withdrawal order days after authorizing the drawdown of 2,000 National Guard troops, effectively cutting the overall federal troop presence in the city by half.
Mayor Karen Bass welcomed the decision in a post on X, calling it “another win” for Los Angeles and labeling the deployment “unnecessary.”
Los Angeles, a self-declared sanctuary city with a large undocumented population, has been a frequent target of Trump’s immigration policies since his return to office earlier this year. Last month’s raids triggered protests and tension across the city, prompting Trump to deploy federal forces—despite opposition from state officials.
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View AllThe deployment marked the first time since 1965 that a sitting U.S. president ordered the National Guard into a state against the governor’s wishes.
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