Maddow on Trump's use of National Guard in L.A.: 'Big, weird show of force'

Government Actions & Political Commentary - Federal agents and National Guard troops were deployed to MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, California, in a show of force that was perceived as unnecessary and without clear justification [1][2] - The deployment was criticized by the Los Angeles City Council President, who likened it to a "staging for a Tik Tok video" and suggested the Border Patrol should apply for a film permit [2] - The Democratic mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, confronted the agents at the park, leading to their departure [3] - The mayor characterized the deployment as a "political agenda of provoking fear and terror" and questioned the use of federal resources [4][5] - The deployment is viewed as lacking a clear plan and driven by fear, chaos, and political motives [6] Resource Allocation & National Guard - The National Guard is reportedly needed for wildfire season preparation, raising questions about the rationale for their deployment in Los Angeles [1] - Concerns were raised about the federal government seizing the state's National Guard and deploying US Marines, trained for overseas combat, in an American city [5]