Former Vice President Kamala Harris defended the "overwhelmingly peaceful" protesters in Los Angeles while criticizing President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops as a "dangerous escalation" and "cruel" on the third consecutive day of violent clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.

"This Administration's actions are not about public safety — they're about stoking fear,” the former vice president wrote on social media.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris blasted President Donald Trump‘s order to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles, saying she is “appalled” by the “dangerous escalation” from the president. In a statement,

The president said he is sending 2,000 soldiers to Los Angeles County after immigration sweeps led to tense confrontations.

President Trump is deploying California National Guard troops to Los Angeles after clashes between protesters and federal immigration authorities in riot gear.