Hillary Clinton mocked for calling LA riots ‘peaceful demonstrations’
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton faced intense criticism for her recent social media post describing the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles as “peaceful demonstrations” and blaming President Donald Trump for sowing chaos in southern California. The post, which had comments disabled and was only open to accounts Clinton follows, sparked outrage among critics who accused her of being delusional and out of touch with reality.
The riots in Los Angeles erupted after federal law enforcement officials conducted immigration raids as part of Trump’s crackdown on illegal aliens. The protests quickly turned violent as rioters targeted federal law enforcement officials, looted stores, set cars on fire, and took over a freeway. In response to the escalating violence, Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard members to quell the unrest, bypassing California Governor Gavin Newsom, who typically activates the National Guard.
As the riots continued, the Trump administration deployed hundreds of U.S. Marines to assist in restoring order in the city. Trump defended his decision to send in troops, stating that without their intervention, Los Angeles would have been “burning to the ground.” He also criticized Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass for their handling of the situation, pointing to the slow permitting process for rebuilding homes destroyed in recent wildfires as an example of their incompetence.
Critics of Clinton’s post slammed her for downplaying the violence and chaos in Los Angeles, with many calling for her to “shut up” and accusing her of silencing dissent by disabling comments on her post. Social media users urged Elon Musk, the owner of the platform where Clinton made her post, to prevent government officials from turning off replies to their posts in the future.
Overall, Clinton’s controversial post and the ensuing backlash highlight the deep divide in public opinion on the issue of immigration and law enforcement. As the situation in Los Angeles continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how local and federal authorities will work together to restore peace and order in the city.
