Mass Live video / June 9, 2025 / President Donald Trump staunchly defended his decision to deploy National Guard troops to confront immigration protesters in Los Angeles, telling reporters Monday, "We have it very well under control." Trump added: "Thank goodness we sent out some wonderful National Guard. Trump's remarks came during an event about investment accounts for newborn children. The president criticized California's leaders, saying, "They were afraid of doing anything." U.S. officials said about 1,000 National Guard members were in the city under federal orders by midday Monday. The full 2,000 members authorized by the president were expected to be on the ground by the end of the day. The arrival of the National Guard followed two days of protests that began Friday in downtown Los Angeles before spreading Saturday to Paramount, a heavily Latino city south of the city, and neighboring Compton. "We sent out the troops, and they've done a fantastic job," Trump said. California Governor Gavin Newsom is suing the administration over the move.