in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. His comment follows recent unrest in the city, where he previously called for the arrest of masked demonstrators.
On June 7, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation targeting undocumented migrants in downtown Los Angeles led to clashes between officials and protesters. On the same day, California Governor Gavin Newsom threatened to withhold federal tax payments in response to possible funding cuts from the Trump administration.
Authorities have acknowledged that these protests were unauthorized gatherings. California, a traditional Democratic stronghold, has been frequently criticized by Trump. His administration had previously canceled $126.4 million in flood prevention projects and had criticized California's wildfire management efforts.
During his inaugural speech as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, Trump pledged to halt illegal immigration immediately and initiate the deportation of millions. He also declared a national emergency due to the situation at the country's southern border.