President Donald Trump has sent 700 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles, escalating tensions after several days of protests over federal immigration raids. The move comes despite California officials insisting that local and state law enforcement can manage the situation on their own. President Donald Trump has sent 700 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles, escalating tensions after several days of protests over federal immigration raids. The move comes despite California officials insisting that local and state law enforcement can manage the situation on their own.