What began as peaceful protests has exploded into a city under siege. As violent riots, looting, and clashes with law enforcement spread across neighborhoods, former President Donald Trump is once again making headlines—this time by threatening to unleash the full power of the U.S. military on American soil.

His weapon of choice? A rarely used, centuries-old law with the potential to turn protest zones into military occupation zones.

From Protest to Uprising: LA Reaches Breaking Point
Tensions in Los Angeles have been building for weeks, sparked by ICE raids that intensified without warning in predominantly Latino neighborhoods. What began as organized, nonviolent demonstrations quickly spiraled into unrest. Frustration grew. Anger boiled over. Protesters demanded answers, justice, and accountability.

Instead, they were met with the military.

Over the weekend, Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops into the LA area. But when that failed to quiet the fire in the streets, he doubled down—sending in an additional 2,000 Guard troops by Monday night.