‘Our city is not on fire’: LA residents push back against Trump’s rhetoric on protests amid military deployment

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Despite President Trump's claims of widespread unrest and burning in Los Angeles following immigration raids and protests, life in the city is largely continuing as normal. Protesters near the federal complex, the center of demonstrations, contradict Trump's narrative, stating the city is calm. While some violence occurred, including torched cars and clashes with law enforcement, the protests are described as mostly peaceful and small compared to other large-scale demonstrations. Protesters believe the unrest is being exaggerated by the administration.