All hell broke loose in Los Angeles overnight, and the "most beautiful scenery" Pelosi talked about has finally reached California, which is considered a Democratic stronghold.

(Homeland Security agents using non-lethal pepper balls to disperse riotous crowds)

In the last two days, riots have erupted in Los Angeles, located in California, due to opposition to Trump's immigration policies.

Two days ago, Trump sent federal law enforcement forces including the Immigration Bureau and Customs Enforcement Bureau to arrest illegal immigrants in Los Angeles, which triggered protests from local opponents and gradually evolved into riots.

During this period, many people took advantage of the chaos to engage in vandalism on the streets, including actual illegal immigrants, young white liberals supporting immigration, NGOs funded by the Democrats, as well as some homeless people and gang members. They waved Mexican flags, burned cars, stormed government departments, and blocked federal law enforcement officers. There were also numerous "free shopping" incidents in downtown Los Angeles.

However, the various police departments within California did not actively stop these protesters.

Although they deployed some police forces, it was only to maintain order and defend key buildings such as government departments.

The Los Angeles Police Department stated that they would not assist or participate in any large-scale deportation activities and would not attempt to determine an individual's immigration status.

The reason California acted this way is quite simple; after all, California is a Democratic stronghold, and one of the states where the Democrats exert the strongest control.

(The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, using non-lethal weapons for vigilance, had a relatively conservative approach to their actions)

Trump's sudden deployment of law enforcement forces to California to arrest illegal immigrants is like extending his hand into the Democrats' territory. Of course, they wouldn't cooperate willingly.

This is also one of the reasons why the enforcement action to arrest illegal immigrants gradually developed into a riot.

California's lack of cooperation made Trump furious, and he publicly criticized them for having an incompetent governor and mayor of Los Angeles, even threatening to arrest them.

Subsequently, Trump had to mobilize more law enforcement forces. He has already deployed 2000 National Guard troops. This is the first time since 1965, sixty years ago, that a U.S. President has mobilized the National Guard without the permission of the state governor to participate in domestic riot control operations.

Defense Secretary Higgenbotham even said, "If violence continues, we will mobilize active-duty Marines," suggesting that a "civil war" might be imminent.

(Rioters waving Mexican flags)

In fact, this is not the first time Trump has taken strong measures against illegal immigrants since taking office, but previous methods were relatively mild, and mainly targeted in Republican states for the arrest and deportation of illegal immigrants. Why is he so aggressive this time, directly targeting the Democrats' stronghold?

There are mainly two reasons. First, Trump is trying to divert public attention to cover up his failures in foreign affairs.

Since Trump took office, it can be observed that he often makes loud noises in foreign affairs but accomplishes little. For example, solving the Ukraine conflict or instigating global tariff wars.

Trump's initial slogan was very resounding — "We will solve the Ukraine conflict in 24 hours" and "Make the world support America." However, reality has proven that Trump cannot achieve either of these things.

He couldn't help but create a big commotion to divert attention.

(Deportation of illegal immigrants is a topic supported by everyone in Trump's camp)

Secondly, he needs to unite his camp. After all, his recent tariff policies and the so-called "big and beautiful bill" have caused disagreement among cabinet members, with some expressing strong dissatisfaction. Musk's departure is a symbolic event.

These two policies of Trump are quite absurd, not conducive to solving America's inflation problem, and significantly increase the U.S. fiscal expenditure, further increasing the U.S. fiscal deficit.

This makes those supporters who turned to Trump due to disappointment with the Democrats' economic policies feel let down. Trump does not seem willing to fulfill his promise to reduce inflation and decrease the deficit. The support of this part of people may soon be lost.

Trump must use another issue to unite his group, and the illegal immigrant issue is the largest common denominator he can find.

("The most beautiful scenery" has reached Los Angeles)

If the riots in California continue and spread to other Democratic states, will it make Trump compromise and step back?

For now, Trump's chances look good.

As the president of the United States federal government, he has far greater administrative resources and law enforcement power than California.

California's law enforcement agencies dare not stop the actions of the National Guard and other powerful institutions, otherwise it could truly turn into an "internal war" in the U.S.

Even though California is the state where the Democrats have the strongest influence, it is powerless against the federal government.

Meanwhile, the Democrats' current strength is extremely scattered, and they do not hold an advantage in either house of Congress. If they cannot concentrate all their resources to oppose Trump's actions in California, California will ultimately have to compromise.

However, the Democratic Party is currently divided due to Biden and Harris's defeat, and internal power struggles have yet to reach a conclusion. Therefore, even if "California is in trouble," other Democratic factions may not contribute much effort, as the main responsibility for the defeat lies with California. They are not exactly the leaders of American democracy right now.

(The riots in Los Angeles are still ongoing)

As for those illegal immigrants and NGO organizations causing trouble and initiating riots, don't be fooled by their fierce behavior. Without the backing of Democratic heavyweights, they lack the courage to "fire the first shot" against federal law enforcement agencies. Besides, California is a strict gun control blue state, not a "gun-toting" redneck state.

So if Trump is determined to suppress the riots in Los Angeles and deport illegal immigrants, the situation may become ugly, but his chances of success are quite high.

However, Trump probably feels frustrated right now. His "birthday" parade is only five days away, and the Democrats will likely do everything they can to keep the riots going until then, using a special way to "celebrate" his big day.

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