Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the recall of 2,000 members of the Los Angeles National Guard following community protests.

The Pentagon has announced the withdrawal of 2,000 members of the Los Angeles National Guard, scaling back the controversial troop deployment initiated by President Trump in the wake of protests against immigration raids. Local leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, have criticized the move, noting that peaceful protests and lawful actions contributed to the troop withdrawal. Newsom said the military presence was unnecessary and that firefighting missions were affected by the deployment of forces.