In a stunning and deeply alarming development, a full Marine battalion — roughly 500 troops — from Twentynine Palms, California, has been mobilized to respond to ongoing protests in Los Angeles, according to reporting from CNN and journalist Natasha Bertrand.
Thank you for your service, and thank you for speaking out. As a navy mom, I have just been holding my breath because I knew this moment was coming.😔 he wants to say martial law so bad…. He wants to invoke the insurrection act even though he couldn’t do anything when our capital was being overrun by insurrectionist. I am disgusted by Hegseth and even more disgusted of the drama that he’s bringing to all the branches of the military..🙏🇺🇸
I know this also! I try not to get wound up over his Treasonous behavior alll over again,as a military family I was physically ill! IWe have an officer friend on duty that day,it was as horrible to watch as 9/11 was happening live.I come from the airline business ,I prayed I’d never see something so devastating again.This fake potus has Never Ever held allegiance to Our nation,only what He AND Family can Grift off her!Nothing has changed for that. This right now is happening with a totally Complicit Republican congress & senate! Midterms are coming🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This administration cannot silence people. This is what made America great; Our differences. I have not seen anyone or anything that would indicate that this was not a peaceful protest. As a retired veteran, I’m ashamed of the commander and chief and his administration .
Seems like its doing a pretty good job of silencing CONGRESS. Mike Johnson--put your country before your political ambitions. Rand Paul--Show Kentucky your true Tea Party!
Johnson constituents are very poor here in Louisiana. I’ve seen this firsthand. Most are reciprocates of Medicaid they work, but they just can’t make ends meet. He has yet to address them in any town hall that I’m aware of.
There definitely was some stuff that was not peaceful. Even some people were even throwing commercial fireworks at police. I assume most protests were peaceful. But when people are crazy, it’s essential to have trained hero police who will respond calmly and patiently and not use lethal fire when not necessary
I think one was killed or otherwise severely brain injured in 2020. . I don’t know if all the people using these weapons are aware of how dangerous they are if they hit someone’s head ;they are also being called “less than lethal” by some news media like cbs LA, when in fact the term is “less lethal“ Which might be described as “not as lethal as bullets”
Thank you for your service. This is what I want to know - won't ANYONE do the right thing and just.... refuse? National Guard, Marines - they have all sworn an oath to protect the Constitution. And here they are being dispatched to punish unarmed protesters exercising their first amendment. Please tell me they'll do the right thing...
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What a crappy circumstance to put Marines (or any US Military) in. This is very concerning and I wonder what happens if the Marines refuse to fight US citizens. Also I think the “paid agitators” are planted with J6ers with the sole purpose of enflaming the entire situation to give justification for invoking martial law. This country has quickly evolved into the shithole country orange man spoke of in his rallies.
This is an act of war against the people of the United States by the Government of the United States. Those Marines better remember their oath is to the constitution and the PEOPLE of the United States.
These are Marines. They will remember their training and their duty. Their oath is deeply ingrained in the majority. Remember the AF Academy commencement Trump just trashed? So do the Commanders.
I certainly hope so! My dad is a Vietnam war marine veteran and unfortunately a hardcore trumper. They're out there, but I'm hopeful they are a tiny minority.
I sure hope you’re right-i’m sitting here crying for what is happening to our country, while the useless Congress does nothing & the Supreme Court did this to us by enabling this stupid sack of shit.
No. MAGA did this. Maybe next time people will remember elections are not reality TV shows. Vote for a candidate who is not a liar and a showman. Don't contribute anything other than your vote--and be sure to VOTE.
Yes, that’s true and now that they’re seeing what’s happening to veterans after they separate, they’ve come to realization that they’re not going to help me. I’m glad I served under Clinton and George W. Bush a Democratic president and Republican president. Both were civilized and played by the rules.
I know talk is cheap and bullshit walks but when I was serving, if this would’ve happened, I would’ve had to disobey my commander-in-chief and face being court martial! Same as my time is a police officer I’m here to serve and protect the people! Peaceful protest is all I saw. my heart goes out to every Californian and all of America also!
Sounds about right. Being called up is just that--going where you are told to go when told to go. What you do and how you do it is what separates Marines from the rest. I doubt they will let politics control over their sworn duty.
You are unfortunately only one out of many, I am afraid. I would want you to be the one by my side though during any of my past conflicts...and those to come.
This could end up similar to the Nazi trials. Idiots who betray their oath to the constitution and murder citizens deserve Leavenworth and hangings. Don’t count on a pardon from Trump as he will be on trial
I fear you may be correct...although I hope not. I would like to think that the majority of Marine leadership is competent and committed enough to the rule of law to abide by the Constitution...but then again we as a country have not done well by our military or our veterans and that same military has not done well by the country in terms of racism as evidenced by our military during and after WWII.
They have consistently been lied to, sent into danger more often than not, when not necessary, and allowed to be defrauded by big businesses lies and deceit. We have provided tour military with the absolute worst leadership option thanks to Trump and we unfortunately may find that we deserve...exactly what we get.
I have been saying this all along! If we get rid of Trump for any reason or something happens to him healthwise and he no longer can be president we are in for way more trouble than Trump can do if JD Vance gets into that office!
JD is the fall back and perhaps more dangerous than Trump as he is reasonably more intelligent and more focused on the mission to reshape the US in his personal vision ideologically... at any cost.
Im confused..so we have the la cops, california national guard, and now marines? Wow definitely overkill. The trump administration is trying to look like they are all powerful. Wasting taxpayer dollars once again.
Military and NG are the least expensive means of civilian control, going. They are already being paid by us, the taxpayers, whether they are on base or in the field. Not costing Trump a penny...just the way he likes it. Do you really think he would deploy someone he actually had to pay...?
Well, there are additional costs to deployment. But it looks like Hegseth hasn't bothered to coordinate little things like per diem for meals and housing. Maybe some of the locals will offer them rooms in government buildings? (just being snide, guys--you know that won't happen.)
For the most part they are old ,corrupt, and racist and uninterested in doing the right thing, except for themselves. They have been corrupted these many many years by the lobbyists and big money and that's where their allegiance lies. They are a stunning example of the worst, most selfish, human beings, ever to walk the earth...during a time when they should be the most celebrated as to the accomplishments of the country, during the 2nd year of the Biden administration. The Gaza and Ukraine situation definitely defined the worst of the Biden Era...and had we had...a vibrant Congress, they would have... and should have stepped up and done the right thing...but we didn't.
Please don’t shame them! I have family that were 2/7 Marines. Do you understand that this isn’t what they are trained for nor what THEY want to be doing?
They need to protect the citizens and immigrants who are here lawfully, of which most are, and do their sworn duty to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic...end of discussion. Hopefully their leadership has informed them of their responsibility. ICE agents and accomplices need to be detained and made to answer for their crimes for their unlawful attacks and kidnapping of innocent citizens and immigrants alike. "Just following orders" is not a legal defense when those orders are knowingly illegal.
I take great exception to this comment, obviously from someone who has no military experience in their family history. These Marines took an oath and will follow LAWFUL orders. Deployment does not mean they will "misbehave."
Marines are generally smart enough to only obey lawful orders. If Hegseth and Trump wanted bullets to fly, they should have sent the Army or National Guard. Don't get me wrong--I support our troops. Difference is in training.
I am afraid you will never see that day. He has already colluded with many others to cause the deaths of too many persons to count all around the world to date. How soon we forget...
And if they do...what does that say about the quality of our country, our population, democracy, leadership, and our future? This could be the moment where the rubber hits the road.
As a prior Marine, ain't no way I'd be fighting against the people of the United States. That is NOT WHAT WE SIGNED UP FOR!
My former Marine hubby says the same thing
Thank you for your service.
From the halls of Montezuma to the shame down IN LA! SHAME! Remember Semper Fi!
Ummm--I haven't heard of any Marine doing anything yet. And I won't let disparagement precede any action.
The disparagement is directed to the federal government. Not the Marines
Geri, that’s the point - math doesn’t work.
. Trump & Hegseth sent in CA National Guard, pulling them out of training.
How many in use for ICE? 300, out of 2000.
So, if they can’t figure out what to do with the other 1700, why add 700 Marines AND call up another 2000 National Guard?
Thank you for your service, and thank you for speaking out. As a navy mom, I have just been holding my breath because I knew this moment was coming.😔 he wants to say martial law so bad…. He wants to invoke the insurrection act even though he couldn’t do anything when our capital was being overrun by insurrectionist. I am disgusted by Hegseth and even more disgusted of the drama that he’s bringing to all the branches of the military..🙏🇺🇸
Actually, the orange POS could have done something when those insurrectionist were taking over our Capital, he chose not to.
Yeah-sat on his fat orange ass-which is just what I wrote to my useless GOP congressman this morning.
I know this also! I try not to get wound up over his Treasonous behavior alll over again,as a military family I was physically ill! IWe have an officer friend on duty that day,it was as horrible to watch as 9/11 was happening live.I come from the airline business ,I prayed I’d never see something so devastating again.This fake potus has Never Ever held allegiance to Our nation,only what He AND Family can Grift off her!Nothing has changed for that. This right now is happening with a totally Complicit Republican congress & senate! Midterms are coming🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Yes, he chose not to and more
Be strong Marines, be strong LA, be strong AMERICA 🇺🇸..
My heart has tears…my tears hurt, my soul cries.
Get Trump the hell off 🌎 Earth ‼️
This administration cannot silence people. This is what made America great; Our differences. I have not seen anyone or anything that would indicate that this was not a peaceful protest. As a retired veteran, I’m ashamed of the commander and chief and his administration .
We all are ashamed of the whole administration. From top to bottom.
Seems like its doing a pretty good job of silencing CONGRESS. Mike Johnson--put your country before your political ambitions. Rand Paul--Show Kentucky your true Tea Party!
Johnson constituents are very poor here in Louisiana. I’ve seen this firsthand. Most are reciprocates of Medicaid they work, but they just can’t make ends meet. He has yet to address them in any town hall that I’m aware of.
There definitely was some stuff that was not peaceful. Even some people were even throwing commercial fireworks at police. I assume most protests were peaceful. But when people are crazy, it’s essential to have trained hero police who will respond calmly and patiently and not use lethal fire when not necessary
Nah, they just want protestors to lose their eyes to rubber bullets again, just like Lafayette Park after Trump made his bunker dive the FIRST TIME.
I think one was killed or otherwise severely brain injured in 2020. . I don’t know if all the people using these weapons are aware of how dangerous they are if they hit someone’s head ;they are also being called “less than lethal” by some news media like cbs LA, when in fact the term is “less lethal“ Which might be described as “not as lethal as bullets”
And you will end up saving the day in the end, will end up being our real Heroes! America needs you now more than ever!
I LIKE THIS !!!
Great to be deployed with no mission parameters. NCOs must be going nuts right now!
I think they know exactly what their orders are. Now let’s see if they’ll maim/kill other Americans or are “just following those orders”.
Thank you for your service. This is what I want to know - won't ANYONE do the right thing and just.... refuse? National Guard, Marines - they have all sworn an oath to protect the Constitution. And here they are being dispatched to punish unarmed protesters exercising their first amendment. Please tell me they'll do the right thing...
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Thank you.
Thank you for being a true Marine!!
I am prior military and it looks like the new military is not interested in morals or values. I would desert before I fight against our countrymen.
Unfortunately I agree the Military of Today will not uphold the Constitution. They will continue through this Administration 😔
It's for those guys to make the decision to do the right thing.
What a crappy circumstance to put Marines (or any US Military) in. This is very concerning and I wonder what happens if the Marines refuse to fight US citizens. Also I think the “paid agitators” are planted with J6ers with the sole purpose of enflaming the entire situation to give justification for invoking martial law. This country has quickly evolved into the shithole country orange man spoke of in his rallies.
Thank you! And thank you for your service! 💙💙💙
I pray there are more exactly like you who are active duty.
How do you think the individual troops will react?
This is absolutely disgusting
This is an act of war against the people of the United States by the Government of the United States. Those Marines better remember their oath is to the constitution and the PEOPLE of the United States.
These are Marines. They will remember their training and their duty. Their oath is deeply ingrained in the majority. Remember the AF Academy commencement Trump just trashed? So do the Commanders.
I certainly hope so! My dad is a Vietnam war marine veteran and unfortunately a hardcore trumper. They're out there, but I'm hopeful they are a tiny minority.
I sure hope you’re right-i’m sitting here crying for what is happening to our country, while the useless Congress does nothing & the Supreme Court did this to us by enabling this stupid sack of shit.
No. MAGA did this. Maybe next time people will remember elections are not reality TV shows. Vote for a candidate who is not a liar and a showman. Don't contribute anything other than your vote--and be sure to VOTE.
If there is a next time…
I think maga loves this as much as the orange POS
You are right. But lots of Trumpsters in the military I’m afraid.
Not as many as you might think.
Yes, that’s true and now that they’re seeing what’s happening to veterans after they separate, they’ve come to realization that they’re not going to help me. I’m glad I served under Clinton and George W. Bush a Democratic president and Republican president. Both were civilized and played by the rules.
I have confidence that they will remember their paths even though the President never took his seriously at all.
Drama!
Yeah and just like in Germany "i was just following orders" wont fly for an excuse one day. They chose the wrong side.
I know talk is cheap and bullshit walks but when I was serving, if this would’ve happened, I would’ve had to disobey my commander-in-chief and face being court martial! Same as my time is a police officer I’m here to serve and protect the people! Peaceful protest is all I saw. my heart goes out to every Californian and all of America also!
Sounds about right. Being called up is just that--going where you are told to go when told to go. What you do and how you do it is what separates Marines from the rest. I doubt they will let politics control over their sworn duty.
You are unfortunately only one out of many, I am afraid. I would want you to be the one by my side though during any of my past conflicts...and those to come.
This could end up similar to the Nazi trials. Idiots who betray their oath to the constitution and murder citizens deserve Leavenworth and hangings. Don’t count on a pardon from Trump as he will be on trial
too.
They have to mobilize but they don't have to engage.
This could be the point of no return folks!
I fear you may be correct...although I hope not. I would like to think that the majority of Marine leadership is competent and committed enough to the rule of law to abide by the Constitution...but then again we as a country have not done well by our military or our veterans and that same military has not done well by the country in terms of racism as evidenced by our military during and after WWII.
They have consistently been lied to, sent into danger more often than not, when not necessary, and allowed to be defrauded by big businesses lies and deceit. We have provided tour military with the absolute worst leadership option thanks to Trump and we unfortunately may find that we deserve...exactly what we get.
Again Unfortunately I agree 😔
This is insane and impeachable for Pete and Trump!!!
WATCH OUT for JD as well… he’s watching and waiting for his turn.
I have been saying this all along! If we get rid of Trump for any reason or something happens to him healthwise and he no longer can be president we are in for way more trouble than Trump can do if JD Vance gets into that office!
We need to Remove the Whole Administration. I'm praying that there's Leaders gathering to take there place. 🤔
Why? JD doesn't have near the cult-like following that Trump does... Unless you think he'll ride on Trump as some kind of MAGA martyr 🤮
JD is the fall back and perhaps more dangerous than Trump as he is reasonably more intelligent and more focused on the mission to reshape the US in his personal vision ideologically... at any cost.
For all of this Administration 😔
This is bullshit. DT needs to be arrested. Hegseth needs to be arrested. I HATE them
You're not alone
You have a point there. Can a military tribunal issue a warrant for Hegseth? Probably not Trump, unless they can define his actions as treason.
So far, what has Trump done that is NOT treasonous?
Excellent point!
Im confused..so we have the la cops, california national guard, and now marines? Wow definitely overkill. The trump administration is trying to look like they are all powerful. Wasting taxpayer dollars once again.
As if there's any money to waste after the BBB!
Military and NG are the least expensive means of civilian control, going. They are already being paid by us, the taxpayers, whether they are on base or in the field. Not costing Trump a penny...just the way he likes it. Do you really think he would deploy someone he actually had to pay...?
No, he wouldn't. He would SAY he was going to pay them, but then change his mind later... Whatever mind he has left.
That's his style. He used to tell me ..."I never spend any of my money on anything..."
Well, there are additional costs to deployment. But it looks like Hegseth hasn't bothered to coordinate little things like per diem for meals and housing. Maybe some of the locals will offer them rooms in government buildings? (just being snide, guys--you know that won't happen.)
He wants to be the big ole man in advance of his freak parade.
Any marines that got the call, remember your oaths!
I hope no one shows up for his parade that hasn't been ordered to.
Don’t they see this is a fucking coup. They have to.
Especially since these troops live in California and live among these people. Pete Hegseth is a criminal.
Most of these guys are not native Californians. Just their current duty assignment.
So he is sending marines knowing damn well they can’t do anything. This is out of control.
Well, they can provide first aid to anyone injured by the idiots in ICE.
This is beyond pathetic but this is what they voted for
We’ve moved beyond that.
And most are loving it...This is 40% of America people.
Power show
DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION NOT THE PRESIDENT 💙💙💙
Absolutely no reason to deploy Marines . Impeach that racist piece of shit now .
This is illegal and against the constitution
When are the members of congress going to stand up against this tyranny!
Republican members of congress do not have a spine so they will never stand up against anything the orange turd does. Bunch of cowards
For the most part they are old ,corrupt, and racist and uninterested in doing the right thing, except for themselves. They have been corrupted these many many years by the lobbyists and big money and that's where their allegiance lies. They are a stunning example of the worst, most selfish, human beings, ever to walk the earth...during a time when they should be the most celebrated as to the accomplishments of the country, during the 2nd year of the Biden administration. The Gaza and Ukraine situation definitely defined the worst of the Biden Era...and had we had...a vibrant Congress, they would have... and should have stepped up and done the right thing...but we didn't.
Shame on the marines for going.
Please don’t shame them! I have family that were 2/7 Marines. Do you understand that this isn’t what they are trained for nor what THEY want to be doing?
I understand completely, and hope that they make sure Hegseth and Trump get the message as well. Marines might end up putting ICE in the brig.
I hope so!!! 🙏
They need to protect the citizens and immigrants who are here lawfully, of which most are, and do their sworn duty to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic...end of discussion. Hopefully their leadership has informed them of their responsibility. ICE agents and accomplices need to be detained and made to answer for their crimes for their unlawful attacks and kidnapping of innocent citizens and immigrants alike. "Just following orders" is not a legal defense when those orders are knowingly illegal.
Yes, they should not be there.
I take great exception to this comment, obviously from someone who has no military experience in their family history. These Marines took an oath and will follow LAWFUL orders. Deployment does not mean they will "misbehave."
I so hope for that.
THIS. Marines don’t follow illegal orders.
But Trump had a bone spur, so he doesn't know that!
My dad was in the Air Force.
They are probably the ones that support him.
Unfair
Marines are the best of the best. They may be faced with an awful choice...to kill protesters if 47 issues such orders.
They should not be there. It’s provocative and unnecessary. While there, they should protect protesters who are engaging in a legal activity.
Marines are generally smart enough to only obey lawful orders. If Hegseth and Trump wanted bullets to fly, they should have sent the Army or National Guard. Don't get me wrong--I support our troops. Difference is in training.
Haven't been there for quite some time...but hope you are correct.
Protesters need to remain peaceful, Marines follow their oath and those who commit crimes need to be arrested.
Then trump will be charged with murder
I am afraid you will never see that day. He has already colluded with many others to cause the deaths of too many persons to count all around the world to date. How soon we forget...
And if they do...what does that say about the quality of our country, our population, democracy, leadership, and our future? This could be the moment where the rubber hits the road.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKsD_qdgtAR/?igsh=M2o2aG4ybzB1M2I0
Marines have a sworn duty to not raise arms against their own fucking people.
We will see...
Not a surprise, but a devastating development.