Waymo Cars Burn in LA as National Guard Deployment Sparks Outrage and Chaos
Hey everyone, let’s talk about what’s happening right now in Los Angeles — and it’s not just about protests, it's about a city on edge, national politics clashing with state authority, and even Waymo’s self-driving cars literally going up in flames.
So here’s the situation: over the weekend, the streets of LA exploded with protests following aggressive immigration raids led by ICE agents. These operations, carried out without warning in workplaces and public spaces, were met with widespread demonstrations — many of them peaceful, but some turned chaotic. President Trump responded by invoking federal authority under Title 10 and sent in the National Guard — 2,000 troops, without consulting the state’s leadership.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom wasn’t having it. He immediately called it an unlawful move, arguing it was a breach of state sovereignty and claiming it was only escalating the situation. His words were sharp and clear: "We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved." Newsom demanded the troops be returned to state command. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also spoke out, saying the deployment was the "last thing LA needs." The reality on the ground backs them up. Tear gas, rubber bullets, arrests — this wasn’t law and order, this was confrontation.
Now, here’s where it gets surreal. As all of this unfolded, several Waymo self-driving SUVs — the ones being tested in downtown LA — caught fire. These electric, autonomous vehicles, hailed as the future of transportation, became unexpected casualties. Their lithium-ion batteries ignited, spewing black smoke and releasing toxic fumes. LAPD had to warn people about the dangers, and Waymo suspended its service in the area “until it is deemed safe.”
Think about that for a moment. We're watching a futuristic service — AI-powered, driverless cars — go offline not because of tech failure, but because of civil unrest and political dysfunction. That’s how deep this crisis is cutting into the fabric of the city.
And it doesn’t end there. Trump’s team is doubling down. His border czar, Tom Homan, went on the record saying immigration enforcement will continue “every day in LA,” and even hinted that officials who interfere — like Newsom or Bass — could face felony charges. That’s the kind of rhetoric that’s pushing this country closer to a constitutional crisis. On top of that, the U.S. Marines are on standby. Let that sink in — Marines could be deployed to an American city against the wishes of its own governor.
This isn’t just about immigration anymore. It’s about power, control, and how far the federal government is willing to go. It’s about the militarization of civic life. It’s about people afraid to leave their homes, about political leaders being threatened for defending their states, and about the chilling possibility that even basic technology services — like autonomous transport — are vulnerable when the rule of law breaks down.
The question now is: where does this end? Because if LA is the test case, the warning signs are flashing bright red.
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