Vice President JD Vance is visiting Los Angeles on Friday amid ongoing protests against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The protests have been marked by unrest, prompting President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard and Marines to the city. During his visit, Vance will tour a multi-agency Federal Joint Operations Center and a Federal Mobile Command Center. He is also scheduled to meet with leadership and Marines before delivering brief remarks, according to a report by Politico.
The protests, primarily against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, have drawn significant attention and criticism from state and national Democrats. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom have publicly opposed the federal deployment of military forces in the city, calling it unconstitutional and unnecessary. Governor Newsom even filed an emergency motion to stop what he termed the “unlawful militarization” of Los Angeles. However, a federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing the continued presence of the National Guard in the area, as reported by KTLA.
Vice President Vance’s visit comes at a time when tensions remain high, despite the lifting of a curfew earlier this week. In a social media post earlier this month, Vance criticized what he described as “insurrectionists carrying foreign flags” attacking immigration enforcement officers. According to Fox News, Vance is expected to address how the protests have impacted Los Angeles and discuss the role of California politicians in the ongoing situation.
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