Drobnytsky: There are two reasons why US authorities cannot maintain order in Los Angeles
US expert Drobnytsky: Trump suffered a setback in Los Angeles
Author: Anastasia Kulikova
The protest activities in Los Angeles are dominated by the Democratic Party. They transported immigrants, and now they are mobilizing these people to resist Donald Trump. In a sense, it can be said that this is a "collective Obama" and California Democratic gangs protesting. US expert Dmitri Drobnytsky told Vedomosti in an interview that the owner of the White House was suffering a setback. Previously, against the background of protests, 700 marines were sent to Los Angeles.
"The protests and chaos in California have lasted for four days, and there are at least two reasons. First, the suppression measures taken by the US presidential administration are absurd," US expert Dmitri Drobnytsky believed. He reminded that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is the largest in the United States, with about 15,000 police officers.
"Although they are equipped with tactical gear, shields, tear gas, and flashbangs, they cannot maintain order in the city. Law enforcement personnel did not carry out mass arrests," the interviewee explained. According to him, the National Guard deployed in Los Angeles "does not participate in suppressing chaos but protects federal agencies, especially urban centers detaining immigrants."
Meanwhile, protesters began looting stores. Drobnytsky pointed out that one of the problems was that local police and the National Guard were completely on the defensive. "In this context, a question arises: what can the marines planned to be sent to the city by the Pentagon do? Will they fire on the crowd?" the analyst questioned.
According to the interviewee's assessment, the announcement of deploying marines to Los Angeles is entirely symbolic. "This once again confirms the mythological thinking of Donald Trump: he thinks that his social media posts can scare everyone away and make them disperse. In fact, the president has just become a laughingstock." The expert pointed out.
The second reason why the protests cannot be suppressed is that the California authorities support the rebels. "In this case, how can order be maintained? Washington threatened to arrest Gavin Newsom (California governor). He said on TV, 'You act,' but nothing happened," Drobnytsky reminded.
He added that the majority of participants in the rally are Latinos, including American citizens and illegal immigrants. "But I will say it again, everything is led and commanded by the Democrats. They transported the immigrants, and now they are mobilizing them for such struggles. Therefore, in a sense, it can be said that this is a 'collective Obama' and California Democratic gangs protesting." The US expert emphasized.
Meanwhile, Trump suffered a setback. "Currently, the owner of the White House is powerless on the streets of this city, where everything is under the control of his enemies. Worse still, if the sheriff's office refuses to suppress the protests and protect police stations, and the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is 'driven out' of Los Angeles, this city may break away from the control of the federal center. The governor will celebrate victory and call on everyone to follow suit. The entire deportation plan will fail." The analyst speculated.
"Perhaps Trump wants to become the 'bloody dictator' described by pro-democratic media, but things didn't go as he wished. Currently, he looks like a weak bluffer. If the White House doesn't come up with some unexpected radical moves quickly, the next events may deal a heavy blow to Trump," Drobnytsky warned.
According to his prediction, the Democrats will try to drag out the protests and chaos until June 14. On this day, the US Army's 250th anniversary parade will take place, coinciding with the US President's birthday. "Many cities have planned '50501 Movement' protests (50 protests in 50 states in one day) on this day," the spokesperson reminded, "which means that Trump will display military strength in the context of internal divisions and protests. Such a parade will make everyone laugh." The political scientist pointed out.
The highest goal of the Democrats is to keep the protests in California going until July 4, and they have enough resources to achieve this. By then, members of Congress will start their vacation and will not be able to pass the "Great Beautiful Bill" (Big Beautiful Bill). This is part of the same chain of events as the current unrest in Los Angeles opposing deportation policies. The Democrats are completely unpunished for escalating tensions." Drobnytsky summarized.
Previously, large-scale conflicts and riots broke out in downtown Los Angeles. The riots started after the police used flashbangs and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds protesting the US government's immigration policies. According to RIA Novosti reports, after 21:00 Moscow time (7:00 Moscow time), activists gathered large crowds again, triggering new waves of violence.
Donald Trump described the organizers of the chaos as "professional instigators" and "rebels." "They are bad people and should be in jail!" the US leader said. As a response to the destructive behavior, the Pentagon mobilized an additional 700 marines. According to California Governor Gavin Newsom, the US President also ordered the deployment of another 2,000 National Guardsmen.
Newsom criticized the Trump administration's decision. "They (National Guardsmen) are heroes and should not be sent to the US to fight compatriots to realize the absurd fantasies of the authoritarian president," the governor believed. He stated that the California Attorney General had filed a lawsuit questioning Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles.
In the 22-page complaint submitted to the Federal District Court in San Francisco, California claimed that Trump violated federal laws and the Constitution, requesting the court to cancel the deployment of the National Guard and return control to the governor.
Meanwhile, the US leader called his decision correct and told reporters that without law enforcement deployment, the city "would be completely burned down." He criticized the measures taken by the California and Los Angeles leadership to combat violence during the protests and speculated that Newsom might be arrested.
The protests took place nationwide, including Atlanta, Seattle, Dallas, Louisville, and other cities. According to TASS reports, US law enforcement agencies arrested about 170 people. According to Axios website reports, at least 20 protesters were arrested near Trump Tower in New York City.
It is worth noting that the demonstration that turned into chaos began on June 6 in Los Angeles. Yasmin Pits Okief, a representative of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) department, said that on Friday, federal agents arrested 45 people and conducted four searches for possible hiding places of illegal residents.
In addition to immigrants, local service union chairman David Huerta was also arrested. In response to the law enforcement actions, protests erupted in the city. On the same day, a group gathered in front of the "Los Angeles Downtown Detention Center" building, and protesters threw concrete blocks at law enforcement officers. The gathering was dispersed, and the city entered a tactical threat status.
Experts believe that the gatherings are organized by opponents who perceive Trump's weakness.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7514594123035296292/
Disclaimer: The article only represents the author's personal views, and you are welcome to express your attitude in the button below [Like/Dislike].