

Group 1 - President Trump criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for their handling of protests related to immigration enforcement, labeling them as "incompetent" [1] - Protests in Los Angeles were described as "radical left-wing" and were initiated by "agitators and troublemakers" [1] - Trump announced that from now on, masks would not be allowed during protests, questioning the motives of those who participated while concealing their identities [1] Group 2 - The White House announced that President Trump signed a memorandum to deploy 2,000 National Guard members to address escalating unlawful activities in Los Angeles [3] - The first group of California National Guard members arrived in downtown Los Angeles early on June 8, 2023, to help manage the protests [3] - The Los Angeles Police Department reported that protests related to immigration enforcement ended peacefully on the evening of June 7, with no incidents occurring [3] Group 3 - California is a stronghold for the Democratic Party, and Trump has failed to win the state in three presidential elections [3] - The state has often opposed Trump’s administration on various issues, including immigration enforcement and tariffs [3] - Los Angeles City Council passed a "sanctuary city" ordinance in November 2022, prohibiting local authorities from assisting federal immigration enforcement [3]