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From 'Make America Great Again' to 'Watch America Burn Again' — is this the legacy Trump envisioned?

Los Angeles, once a symbol of America's shine, now stands engulfed in smoke, sirens, and public fury.

Last Updated : Tuesday, 10 June 2025
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International News: Los Angeles, once a symbol of America's shine, now stands engulfed in smoke, sirens, and public fury.  For the past three days, the city has been in the grip of violence - vehicles are being set on fire on the streets, automated self-driving cars are lying burnt, and highways are jammed. This is not just a law and order crisis, but a political and human explosion.

Ignoring the Constitution? Direct intervention by the President

In a controversial move, President Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles without seeking approval from California Governor Gavin Newsom. An attempt was made to control the protesters by suddenly deploying more than 2000 soldiers. But this action added fuel to the fire. Rubber bullets, tear gas, and the use of force further inflamed the atmosphere.  Has the President placed himself above the very Constitution he swore to uphold?

Anti-migrant policy became explosive reason

The 'deportation raid' carried out by the Trump administration on June 6 and 7 spread gunpowder in the city. Mexican citizens were picked up from their homes at night. Thousands of migrants took to the streets against these actions - they burnt American flags, waved posters like 'We are also humans,' and demanded justice. More than 1 crore Mexican migrants living in America are considering this policy as direct oppression.

Journalism also on target

Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi was doing live reporting during this entire incident when she was hit by a rubber bullet. The video showed that the bullet hit her feet and she was covered in blood. This attack is also an attack on the freedom of the press. Now deep concern is being expressed about the image of America in the international media and human rights organizations.

Trump's language and anger of leaders

Trump is constantly using harsh words for the protesters on social media. He called the masked protesters 'hidden criminals' and ordered their immediate arrest. Elon Musk called the entire situation a "moral and democratic failure," while Governor Newsom accused the President of "insulting the rights of the state."

One slogan and a thousand questions

Donald Trump had promised in 2016, "Make America Great Again," but seeing the violence, inequality, and fear seen on the streets in 2025, people are now asking, "Is America being hurt again?"

At this time America seems to be divided into two parts - on one side, the harsh stick of power; on the other hand, the broken hopes of the common people. And in the middle is the burning Los Angeles, which has become the picture of the restlessness of the whole of America today.