President Trump’s divisive choice to send military forces to Los Angeles has sparked a strong and united reaction from every Democratic senator, who are all calling for the immediate removal of all troops from the city. This unusual military move, meant to stop protests against the President’s large-scale deportation plan, has drawn heavy criticism from Democrats, who see it as a major overstep of presidential authority and a violation of constitutional values.
The increase in military presence in Los Angeles started when President Trump took control of California’s National Guard without the state’s approval and then sent over 700 Marines to the area. These troops were brought in during widespread demonstrations across the nation, especially in Los Angeles, where people were protesting the administration’s mass deportation efforts. The administration claimed the deployment was meant to stop these protests, but Democrats strongly disagree, arguing that civilian law enforcement and respect for the Constitution require a different response.
As found by Axios, California Senator Alex Padilla is leading the opposition to the president’s military action. He organized a letter, signed by all 46 other Senate Democrats, urging President Trump to “immediately withdraw all military personnel that have been deployed to Los Angeles in recent days.” The letter also asked the President to “stop any further threats of sending National Guard or other active duty military personnel into American cities unless the Governor requests it.”
Trump faces backlash from every senate democrat
The protests against the administration’s deportation program have spread far beyond Los Angeles, reaching many other cities across the country. President Trump has warned that he might send troops to other areas with similar unrest, raising fears among Democrats that this could become a pattern of federal overreach. This growing worry has brought Democrats together, even though they have often been split on how to oppose the Trump administration’s policies.
The military deployment in Los Angeles and the wider debate over immigration enforcement have become key issues, uniting Democrats around a shared cause.
A key moment that deepened Democratic anger was an incident involving Senator Padilla and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Senator Padilla was forcibly taken away and handcuffed during a press conference held by Secretary Noem, an event that led to widespread outrage from Democrats. The “rough treatment of a sitting U.S. senator” was almost universally criticized by the party, making the controversy even worse. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has since called for an investigation into the incident, and many Democrats have demanded Secretary Noem’s resignation.
