Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that there is no need for federal troops to be deployed in the city

During a live CNN broadcast, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that there is no need for federal troops to be deployed in the city, emphasizing that the LAPD is fully capable of handling the ongoing unrest. Her remarks came as footage simultaneously aired showing rioters overwhelming police and storming onto the 101 Freeway, further escalating the chaos.

????#BREAKING: During a live CNN broadcast, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that there is no need for federal troops to be deployed in the city, emphasizing that the LAPD is fully capable of handling the ongoing unrest. Her remarks came as footage simultaneously aired showing… pic.twitter.com/2Ks5tGyjat

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