Los Angeles riots escalate, many stores are smashed and looted, and the streets are heavily guarded

Since last Friday, June 6, protesters in Los Angeles have been in violent clashes with federal law enforcement officers, leading to an escalation of tensions. As of Monday morning, June 9, many streets were still blocked, and a large number of law enforcement officers and National Guard troops were deployed around several federal buildings in downtown Los Angeles. President Trump urged the immediate deployment of troops to the area early Monday morning. Tensions in Los Angeles have intensified, and lawbreakers have taken the opportunity to smash and loot. During the weekend, the situation throughout the Los Angeles area was very tense, and some stores were looted and damaged, and law enforcement officers used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse. Craig Green, who works in the city center, said: “I just want to go home and leave the office. They use excessive force and tear gas against ordinary citizens. It’s really like a third world country here. I can’t believe I’m seeing this in Los Angeles.” 8 a.m.: In the city center, a large number of police officers appeared to maintain order, and the municipal public works department was also preparing for a possible new round of protests. At present, some street blockades are still in effect. At least 42 people were arrested and many police officers were injured. President Trump urged the immediate deployment of troops to the area early Monday morning. “LA looks really bad, please send in the military!!,” he wrote in a post on Truth Social.