GOP’s Issa blasts Democrats over response to anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa has taken a strong stance against elected Democrat officials in California for their response to the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles. Issa criticized the Democrats for downplaying the violence and focusing on the claim that the majority of the displays have been peaceful. He specifically called out California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for their handling of the situation.
Issa praised President Donald Trump’s response to the riots and criticized the Democrats for blaming Trump’s mobilization of the National Guard for making the situation worse. He highlighted the fact that ICE agents were left unprotected and had to wait for two hours for police support when they were being assaulted. This delay in response led to Trump bringing in additional federalized troops to protect the ICE agents.
In a press conference, the LAPD denied allegations that they took two hours to respond, stating that it took 40 minutes due to traffic. Issa called for an investigation into the Department of Homeland Security’s claim regarding the response time of the LAPD.
Issa emphasized the importance of protecting ICE agents who are going after serious criminal aliens with warrants and orders to deport. He commended Trump for taking strong action to prevent the unrest from spreading to other cities across the country.
The congressman criticized the Democrats for using the term “insurrection” to describe the Jan. 6th riots but failing to apply the same label to the ongoing violence in Los Angeles. He expressed disbelief at high-ranking officials like Gov. Newsom defending the actions of the rioters.
Issa highlighted the role of technology in capturing and sharing images of the rioting, making it impossible for officials to deny the reality of the situation. He criticized Newsom’s response to the riots, stating that it may have worked in the past but is now untenable in the age of social media and instant communication.
The article reached out to the offices of Newsom and Bass for comment but did not receive a response. Trump’s actions in Los Angeles were portrayed as a military dragnet that goes beyond targeting violent criminals, leading to the arrest of individuals like dishwashers and gardeners.
In conclusion, Issa’s strong stance against the Democrat officials in California highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles. The article emphasizes the need to protect law enforcement officers and address the violence that has unfolded in the city.
