Trump dreams of subduing Los Angeles, let's not fall into his trap!
By sending the National Guard into this city he loathes, the White House tenant wanted to push Los Angeles into a conflagration. The violent protests that ensued play into the president's hands, laments this columnist for the Los Angeles Times, calling for a more intelligent revolt against Trump's cruel immigration policies.
What did you believe?
When immigration police raid workplaces, try to break into schools, and even intend to go further, don't expect Los Angeles to roll out the red carpet and shower them with praise.
When Donald Trump mobilizes 2,000 National Guard troops to protect his anti-immigration henchmen, despite vigorous protests from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, the city's response will be even fiercer.
When Trump claims on his social media that Los Angeles, "in decay," "is invaded and occupied by illegal aliens and criminals" and that his government will stop at nothing to "liberate Los Angeles from the migrant invasion," of course we're going to react.
But react like this?
Throwing cinder blocks and electric scooters at California Highway Patrol vehicles from a bridge? Tearing up the pink tables and benches in Gloria Molina Park to use as makeshift barricades around City Hall? Tagging small businesses, vandalizing the former Los Angeles Times headquarters, and driving
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