In a speech at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Tuesday, President Donald Trump vowed to “liberate” Los Angeles from protesters opposed to his immigration enforcement policies. The president’s remarks came during a visit to the military base, where he was attending a ceremony to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
Trump’s comments on the protests in Los Angeles were stark, labeling demonstrators as “animals” and “a foreign enemy.” “We’re going to liberate LA,” Trump declared to applause from the troops. “We’re going to make America great again, and we’re going to make it so safe, so strong, so powerful.”
The president’s speech was met with criticism from some quarters, with opponents arguing that his rhetoric was divisive and militaristic. Trump’s decision to deploy the military against protesters in Los Angeles and other cities has sparked widespread controversy, with many questioning the constitutionality of such actions.
At Fort Bragg, Trump defended his approach, saying, “When I send in the feds, they’re going to be tough, they’re going to be strong, they’re going to be powerful.” The president’s comments were seen as an escalation of his hardline stance on immigration and law enforcement.
The 250th anniversary celebration of the U.S. Army was overshadowed by Trump’s inflammatory remarks, which some saw as an attempt to rally his base rather than honor the military. As the president continued to speak, it remained clear that his focus was on his own agenda rather than the occasion.
Trump’s visit to Fort Bragg and his subsequent speech have sparked intense debate about the role of the military in domestic law enforcement and the limits of presidential power.
