Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Sunday that the federal government will not allow a "repeat of 2020" during ongoing protests in Los Angeles. This statement came as President Trump ordered the National Guard to restore order amid demonstrations related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities.

"We're not going to let a repeat of 2020 happen," Noem said during an appearance on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." She referenced the civil unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, criticizing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for his handling of the situation. Noem claimed Walz made "very bad decisions" and allowed the city to suffer for days.

In response to the protests in Los Angeles, Trump signed a memo on Saturday authorizing the deployment of at least 2,000 National Guard troops to the area. This marks a significant move, as it is the first time since 1965 that a president has sent troops into a state without a request from the state government, according to Elizabeth Goitein, a senior director at the Brennan Center's Liberty and National Security Program.

California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, expressed his disapproval of the federal action, stating it was "purposefully inflammatory" and would escalate tensions. He emphasized that there was no unmet need for additional law enforcement, asserting that the federal government was creating a spectacle. Newsom and Trump spoke for about 40 minutes on Saturday, according to a spokesperson.

Noem defended the deployment, stating that the National Guard soldiers are specifically trained for crowd control and will help maintain safety during protests. "They're there at the direction of the president in order to keep peace and allow people to be able to protest, but also to keep law and order," she said.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth added that if violence persists, active-duty Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton may also be mobilized. Noem expressed hope that local leaders would manage the situation effectively, criticizing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for not recognizing the dangers present. Bass, however, stated she is confident in local law enforcement's ability to handle the situation without the need for additional troops.

Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat, defended the authority of governors to make decisions based on their circumstances. She emphasized the importance of following the law and ensuring due process, cautioning against inflaming tensions with threats of military intervention.

A recent CBS News poll indicated that more than half of Americans support the Trump administration's deportation program, although many are concerned about the potential for legal residents to be mistakenly deported.