The first members of the National Guard arrived in Los Angeles early Sunday morning, hours after violent riots erupted over federal immigration enforcement actions. The move follows President Donald Trump’s order to deploy 2,000 troops to the city.

Footage first published by ABC 7 Los Angeles showed Guard vehicles stopping in front of the Hall of Justice near City Hall downtown. Additional video showed troops driving through Paramount, a suburb that also saw property damage and fires during Saturday’s unrest. (RELATED: Trump Deploys National Guard To Los Angeles As Anti-ICE Riots Rock City)

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the National Guard mobilization on X, calling for “immediate” support of federal agents responding to rioters.

Another “mostly peaceful protest” brought to you by @GavinNewsom.

DEPORT. pic.twitter.com/4F4tNlc0M4

— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) June 8, 2025

Deranged = allowing your city to burn & law enforcement to be attacked.

There is plenty of room for peaceful protest, but ZERO tolerance for attacking federal agents who are doing their job.

The National Guard, and Marines if need be, stand with ICE. https://t.co/KVjvvnaL70

— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) June 8, 2025

The violent mob assaults on ICE and Federal Law Enforcement are designed to prevent the removal of Criminal Illegal Aliens from our soil; a dangerous invasion facilitated by criminal cartels (aka Foreign Terrorist Organizations) and a huge NATIONAL SECURITY RISK.

Under President…

— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) June 8, 2025

Riots first broke out on Friday after reported ICE raids in the Los Angeles area. Clashes between federal immigration officers and demonstrators intensified Saturday, leading to fires, broken windows, and injuries.

The White House said Saturday the deployment was intended to “address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester” in California. Trump criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, accusing them of being “unable to handle the tasks” of restoring order.

God bless the brave men and women of local and federal law enforcement and the National Guard working to restore LAW AND ORDER to Los Angeles.

WE STAND WITH YOU—AND THE CHAOS ENDS NOW. 🇺🇸

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 8, 2025

Newsom objected to the deployment, calling it “purposefully inflammatory” in a post on X. Bass has not yet issued a statement.

The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.

LA authorities are able to access law enforcement assistance at a moment’s notice. We are in close…

— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) June 8, 2025

National Guard forces will remain in place until “peace and stability are restored,” the White House said.