Los Angeles Mayor Slams Trump Over Military Deployment ‘Double Standard’

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has sharply criticized President Donald Trump for what she calls a “dangerous double standard,” following reports that more U.S. troops are stationed in Los Angeles than in conflict zones like Iraq and Syria.

Mayor Bass expressed alarm over the heightened military presence in Los Angeles, suggesting that domestic political tensions are being treated with the severity of foreign warfare. The remarks come amid growing concern over public safety planning ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention and Trump’s continued legal battles.

Speaking on the matter, Bass said, “It’s outrageous that more troops are positioned in Los Angeles than in active combat zones. We need to ask what message that sends to our communities.”

Reports indicate that current federal troop deployments in Los Angeles may exceed those stationed in Iraq and Syria combined. While official numbers remain classified, analysts say the figures reflect an unprecedented level of federal readiness in urban centers ahead of potential unrest linked to Trump’s campaign events and court appearances.

Donald Trump has not directly responded to Bass’s comments but has consistently called for “law and order” responses in major cities led by Democrats. His stance has intensified debates around the use of federal forces and National Guard units in peacetime American settings.

Political analysts view Bass’s remarks as part of a broader Democratic pushback against authoritarian tactics and fear-mongering rhetoric.

Civil rights groups have also joined the outcry, demanding transparency over troop numbers and urging restraint from federal authorities.

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