(PJ Media)—The 700 Marines deployed by President Donald Trump to protect federal properties and to back up National Guardsmen and federal officers in Los Angeles have already shown that they’re all business. And right out of the chute, they were tested.
On Friday, the Marines from the Mojave Desert-based Twenty Nine Palms Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command wrapped up their specialized training to deal with rioters and other lawbreakers, in case it’s needed. The forces were trained in crowd control, de-escalation, and, if necessary, using less than lethal munitions to maintain order.
Only in rare cases are U.S. troops allowed to arrest or detain anyone, unless it’s to prevent “immediate harm.”
That exception was immediately tested in LA on Friday afternoon, when a man breached the perimeter around the federal buildings, was observed by a Marine, chased, and ordered to lie down.
NEW: United States Marines carry out the first known detention of a civilian in Los Angeles, California.
The Marines were seen detaining a man at the Wilshire Federal Building in LA.
The man who was detained was later identified as Marcos Leao, an army veteran.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 14, 2025
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.