The White House is defending its decision to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles, NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told CBS News’ "Face the Nation" that President Trump is prioritizing the safety of both the community and law enforcement officers.

The Trump administration said it would send 2,000 National Guard troops into Los Angeles after a second day in which protesters confronted immigration agents during raids of local businesses.

Sen. Cory Booker called anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles "peaceful" and President Donald Trump "hypocritical" for deploying the National Guard.

Trump ordered deployment of 2,000 guard members over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said Trump wanted to create a "spectacle." U.S. Northern Command said approximately 300 soldiers were already on the ground at three locations in the greater Los Angeles area to provide "safety and protection of federal property and personnel.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday that President Trump called for the National Guard to enforce "law and order" in Los Angeles amid protests over ICE raids.

Army officials indicated that the Trump administration is preparing to provide 20,000 National Guard troops to help crack down on illegal immigration, though the Pentagon said it is still reviewing the decision.

More than two years after being deployed amid a major staffing crisis, the National Guard is set to leave Florida prisons after this month. Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022 announced a plan to use the National Guard to help the understaffed state prisons,