Concerns Rise Over Trump's Use of Military and Costly Deployments Amid LA Protests
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Rep. Adam Smith expresses concern that President Trump is attempting to use the military as a personal law enforcement tool during immigration protests in Los Angeles, risking escalation and violating legal boundaries, with Smith calling for judicial intervention and de-escalation.
- Rep. Adam Smith fears Trump will use military as his 'personal police force' NPR
- Live updates: National Guard and Marines deployment to cost at least $134M, Pentagon says NBC Los Angeles
- Trump’s mobilization of troops in LA to cost Americans at least $134m, Hegseth says The Guardian
- Protesters or agitators: Who is driving chaos at L.A. immigration protests? Los Angeles Times
- LA protesters and police in standoff as Trump doubles National Guard deployment CNN
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