Elon Musk is sounding the alarm.
The billionaire tech mogul condemned the violent, foreign-flag-waving riots overtaking Los Angeles in recent days, stating plainly that the situation is “not ok.” His remarks come as President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to restore order in the Democrat-run city.
In a post on social media, Musk shared a screenshot of Trump’s Truth Social message in which the president blasted California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Trump demanded both Democrats “apologize to the people of Los Angeles for the absolutely horrible job that they have done” in responding to the riots. The city has seen attacks on law enforcement, federal property, and outright anarchy on its streets.
The once-tense relationship between Musk and Trump now appears to be thawing in light of the crisis. Musk also amplified a message from Vice President JD Vance, which included another post from Trump announcing that he had directed the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and Attorney General Pam Bondi to take “all such action necessary to liberate Los Angeles.”
Musk’s decision to repost both statements signals a notable pivot. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO had previously clashed with Trump over what Musk described as the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” Musk called it “pork-filled” and a “disgusting abomination.” At the height of that feud, Musk even threatened to retire SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft and accused Trump of being linked to the Epstein scandal. He went so far as to call for the president’s impeachment.
But the chaos in Los Angeles may have jolted Musk into reconsidering who’s serious about restoring order.
The protests, sparked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and search warrants executed across the city, spiraled into widespread violence. Social media footage shows rioters torching California Highway Patrol vehicles, hurling rocks at Border Patrol agents, and vandalizing federal buildings—all while waving flags of foreign nations.
By Friday, over 40 arrests had already been made. The scale and intensity of the violence have overwhelmed local law enforcement, prompting the Trump administration to step in.
Saturday’s presidential memorandum deploying National Guard troops underscores the federal government’s message: lawlessness will not be tolerated.
Ahead of more expected riots Sunday evening, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino issued a stark warning. “If you choose violence,” Bongino said, “the FBI will be investigating and pursuing all available leads for assault on a federal officer, in addition to the many arrests already made.”
The statement was a clear signal that Trump’s team is not waiting for permission from California’s weak leadership to enforce federal law.
While Musk’s personal feud with Trump was once headline material, his latest actions point to a shared priority: law and order. As Biden-era policies fuel mass migration and urban unrest, high-profile figures like Musk seem to be recognizing what conservatives have been saying all along—chaos thrives when leadership fails.
And in Los Angeles, the failure has been staggering. Under Democrat control, the city has become a symbol of open-border extremism and law enforcement paralysis. Trump’s decisive action, now echoed by Musk, marks a turning point.
America is watching. And this time, even its most independent voices are siding with strength.
