US Marines patrolling American streets—when was the last time we saw that? Not since the 1992 LA riots.
But now, over 700 Marines from California’s Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center have been mobilized.
They will join thousands of National Guard troops in Los Angeles.
And here’s the twist—it’s all happening without California’s governor or LA’s mayor giving the nod.
This move marks a major escalation in President Trump’s use of military muscle to clamp down on protests sparked by immigration raids.
What Will They Do?
That’s still murky. By law, they can’t make arrests unless Trump triggers the Insurrection Act.
For now, they’ll bolster security, support the National Guard, and likely handle perimeter control.
But the optics? Powerful. Marines on US streets isn’t exactly routine.
California Governor Gavin Newsom called it “unwarranted” and “unprecedented,” warning it could inflame tensions.
Meanwhile, Defense Department lawyers are scrambling to finalize rules of engagement.
The LA’s police chief is begging for one thing—communication.
“Open lines prevent confusion and escalation,” he stressed.
Bottom line? America’s finest are standing shoulder to shoulder, not in a war zone abroad—but right here at home.
