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We're discussing the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles and the multi-agency's response to what are now four days of large anti-ICE protests.

The situation escalated further last night when President Trump deployed 700 U.S. Marines to the city, a decision that angered Governor Newsom and other local leaders.

To help us break it all down, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Rachel VanLandingham, retired Air Force Lt. Colonel.