Investigation into Financial Backing of Anti-Immigration Protests in Los Angeles

The Trump administration is investigating whether there is a financial backer for anti-immigration enforcement protests in Los Angeles, suggesting it could be a foreign adversary. President Trump made claims without evidence that California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass paid people to protest. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs defended the deployment of military troops in Los Angeles. The administration is criticizing California leaders for failing to restore order during protests.