As the military presence ramped up in Los Angeles, communities are preparing for the largest protests against Trump since he took office.

Users shared untrue claims about California Gov. Gavin Newsom, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and others during the 2025 LA protests.

Enten found that Newsom is leading the race to become the next Democratic nominee, standing at 12% odds, according to online prediction market Kalshi. He is followed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) at 10%, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 10%, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at 6%.

While the president contends that the L.A. protests against his immigration policy have been chaotic, the scenes are not as violent.

Trump credited the military for stopping Los Angeles from turning into a “crime scene” Thursday, while Newsom has said the troops’ presence inflamed protests.

The public fight between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump keeps intensifying, with name calling, insults and accusations traded over television and social media networks.

With migrant communities already living in fear amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, ICE raids in downtown Los Angeles sparked days of protests.