Local officials and Governor Gavin Newsom don’t want the military presence and the police chief has said it creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests.

Trump has authorized the deployment of an additional 2,000 National Guard members to help respond to protests in Los Angeles.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed Los Angeles “would be burning” if he opted not to deploy the National Guard to the city, a move challenged by California officials, as hundreds of troops are reportedly expected to arrive in the area soon in response to anti-immigration protests.