Military commander requests troops shift back to wildfire duty amidst protests

Los Angeles

largest city in California, United States of America Pete Hegseth

U.S. Army veteran and Fox News contributor

Highlights

General Gregory Guillot proposed to reassign 200 National Guard troops from protest duty in Los Angeles to wildfire fighting duty.
This deployment raised legal concerns and objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who claimed it hindered wildfire preparations.
The reassignment reflects the urgent need for firefighting resources as California approached its peak wildfire season.

Story

In early June 2025, President Donald Trump initiated a controversial deployment of approximately 4,000 California National Guard troops and 800 active duty Marines to respond to protests in Los Angeles against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. The decision came against the wishes of California Governor Gavin Newsom, who argued the deployment was illegal and could hinder the state's ability to combat wildfires, especially as California entered peak wildfire season. As wildfires become a pressing issue in California, the National Guard's involvement becomes critical for effective fire response.

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