Northern California’s representatives are keeping a close eye on the swell of militarized law enforcement sent to Los Angeles this week, predicting that President Donald Trump may expand his use of the tactics in the coming days.
While many Democratic lawmakers call for peace as more troops move in, one Northern California lawmaker said the use of the military may not be isolated to the south of her district. Rep. Zoe Lofgren told NOTUS that Trump’s memo suggests he will deploy the military everywhere he sees fit — and that Trump intends to “further inflame” the situation.
“It’s not limited to California or Los Angeles,” Lofgren said. “It’s illegal, but he’s saying he’s going to send troops where he wants.”