In a significant shift in military deployment, the Pentagon has confirmed the withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard troops stationed in Los Angeles in response to protests related to immigration policies. This decision follows orders from the Trump administration, which stated that approximately half of the troops sent to the area to assist with immigration enforcement will be sent home. California Governor Gavin Newsom has commented on the situation, addressing the withdrawal and labeling the deployment of the National Guard in the city as a misuse of military personnel. This drawdown comes as the protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies continue to influence public sentiment and governance in the region.