Media and Democrats downplay violence in the anti-ICE protests in LA

Media outlets and Democratic politicians have been facing criticism for their characterization of the recent anti-ICE unrest in Los Angeles as “peaceful,” despite the widespread rioting and violence that occurred over the weekend. A video review by Fox News Digital has revealed that the situation was far from peaceful, with destruction and injured police officers resulting from the chaos.

Senators Alex Padilla and Cory Booker, along with other Democratic officials, have been quick to defend the protesters, claiming that the majority of them were peaceful and passionate. However, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Rioters were seen flying the Mexican national flag in the streets of Compton, while cars were set on fire and American flags were spat on and burned during the protests.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attempted to downplay the extent of the violence, stating that it was isolated to a few streets and not city-wide civil unrest. Despite her claims, the images of chaos and destruction painted a different picture. Law enforcement officials were cautioned against escalating tensions by interfering, with fears of a massive confrontation looming.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democratic figures have also faced backlash for their characterization of the unrest as “overwhelmingly peaceful.” Calls for the National Guard and Marines to be deployed to help quell the violence have been met with criticism from local Democrats, who accuse President Donald Trump of causing chaos for political gain.

Despite the attempts to spin the narrative, the reality of the situation in Los Angeles paints a different picture. The violence and destruction that occurred over the weekend cannot be ignored, and it is essential for accurate reporting and accountability to prevail in the aftermath of these events.