1,000 more troops sent by Trump being pulled out of Los Angeles

More National Guard troops leave Los Angeles

The Pentagon has recalled about 1,300 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, leaving just a few hundred. The National Guard and the Marines were deployed to the city in response to anti-ICE protests in June.

LOS ANGELES - An additional 1,000 National Guard troops are being pulled out of Los Angeles.

What we know:

According to a report from the New York Times, the Pentagon is scaling back National Guard deployment in Los Angeles. With 1,350 troops released, there is now about 250 left to look after federal staff and property.

The Trump administration deployed the National Guard to Southern California back in June 7 in response to the anti-ICE protests happening across the area. The Trump administration made the move back in June 2025 well against the wishes of California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

Two weeks prior, the Pentagon had pulled 2,000 National Guard troops. 

Feds to remove 2,000 National Guard troops from LA

The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it would release 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, much to the delight of Mayor Karen Bass.

What they're saying:

Bass took to social media to declare victory for the Pentagon scaling back National Guard deployment in her city.

"Another win for Los Angeles tonight," Bass wrote on July 30. "1,000 more troops are retreating. We will continue this pressure until all troops are out of L.A." 

"We greatly appreciate the support of the more than 5,000 Guardsmen and Marines who mobilized to Los Angeles to defend Federal functions against the rampant lawlessness occurring in the city," said Sean Parnell, chief Pentagon spokesperson.