The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) has ordered the withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard personnel who were deployed last month in Los Angeles, California, where protests have been ongoing against President Donald Trump's policies on illegal immigration.

Key Developments:

1. Force Reduction:

   • 2,000 Guardsmen withdrawn (of original 4,000 deployed)

   • Ordered by presidential administration

   • Remaining 2,000 still stationed in LA

2. Official Statements:

   • Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Barnell (via NBC News):
     "The President's administration has ordered the recall of 2,000 National Guard members out of 4,000."

   • LA Mayor Karen Bass (on X):
     "This withdrawal happened because of Angelenos' unity and resilience. My message today is clear: I'll never stop fighting for this city, and we won't stop making our voices heard until this crisis ends—not just here, but across our nation."

   • California Governor Gavin Newsom (on X):
     "Trump used National Guard members as political pawns for over a month." He demanded Trump "end this charade and send the remaining Guardsmen home."

3. Background:

   • Last month's mass protests prompted Trump to deploy:
     ✓ 4,000 National Guard personnel
     ✓ 700 Marine Corps troops

   • Deployment drew fierce criticism from Democrats and immigrant advocacy groups