Trump snaps at reporter over National Guard deployment in LA, abruptly ends press conference

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump snapped at a reporter on Tuesday, September 2, for asking about his National Guard deployment in Los Angeles before he abruptly ended the press conference.

US District Judge Charles Breyer ruled on Tuesday morning that the President's use of the National Guard in LA was illegal. The POTUS sent troops into LA while responding to the protests against ICE raids being conducted across the city.

Donald Trump clashes with reporter over National Guard ruling

During the press conference that announced the relocation of the US Space Command to Alabama, USA Today correspondent Joey Garrison asked Donald Trump about the ruling, and the POTUS immediately took issue with the question.

Garrison asked Trump, "Today, in California, ruled that the deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles was illegal. Do you have any response?"

"Well, it was a radical left judge; but very importantly, what did you not tell me in that question or statement — that you made pretty much of a statement, I think," the POTUS replied.

Garrison responded and said that he was asking for Trump's response, and Trump said, "No, no, you didn’t say what the judge said, though. The judge said, 'But you can leave the 300 people that you already have in place. They can continue to be in place.' That’s all we need."

Trump continued his jab at the reporter and said, "But why didn’t you put that as part of your statement? Because the judge, the same judge ruled exactly as you said — except the judge said that you could leave the 300 people that you already have in place. They can stay, they can remain, they can do what they have to do."

Interestingly, before Garrison could ask a follow-up question, the POTUS thanked the room and ended the press conference.

US District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that the federal government violated the Posse Comitatus Act, a law that restricts the use of the military in domestic policing.

Moreover, the ruling will remain on hold until September 12, giving the Trump administration time to appeal.

However, Breyer’s order applies only in California, but legal experts reportedly believe it could lead to broader challenges if Trump moves forward with his strategy in other states.

Internet sides with Donald Trump as he snaps at reporter

Many internet users sided with Donald Trump as he snapped at a reporter for asking about his National Guard deployment in Los Angeles before he abruptly ended the press conference.

A user wrote on X, "Leftists think they're smarter than everyone that's why journalists like this get absolutely roasted," while one added, "I love how he knew more about the court ruling than the reporter who covered it."

A person also stated, "They phrase gotcha questions, and Trump easily and quickly corrects and puts them in their place. Love it," whereas one mentioned, "Trump is definitely on top of the info game, well briefed."

A user also wrote, "Yeah...so called journalists do love to put the twist on words for a totally different take on the same quote," while one commented, "Can I just say, I love my president."

A person also mentioned, "THATS A MIC DROP FOR THE AGES @realDonaldTrump".

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