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Americans react to Trump sending military into Los Angeles

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Summary
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62% Informative

Donald Trump has sent National Guard troops and hundreds of US Marines to Los Angeles .

The governor of California and the mayor of Los Angeles say he's overstepping his authority.

Everyday Americans are no less divided over the issue.

But do they feel the president or protesters have gone too far? Here's what six voters had to say about the news.

The protesters are blocking major highways, disrupting commerce, destroying and burning police cars, and interfering with police orders to disperse in certain areas. Everyone has the right to protest, but you don't have the right to make me or others listen to you. Creating violence so I can have your attention comes with consequences..

VR Score

57

Informative language

49

Neutral language

59

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

40

Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

detected

Time-value

short-lived

Source diversity

1

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