The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 700 Marines and 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, ending a rare and controversial military deployment to a major U.S. city.
The troops were originally sent in June in response to widespread protests against federal immigration raids and the Trump administration's enforcement tactics. Local and state officials, including Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom, criticized the deployment as unnecessary, politically motivated, and a misuse of military resources. Reports from within the ranks described low morale and a lack of clear mission, with many troops questioning their purpose in the city.
The withdrawal is being hailed by critics as a victory for civilian oversight and a rejection of using the military for political stunts.
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