Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office compares LA riots to sports celebrations

The recent riots in Los Angeles have sparked controversy and criticism towards Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Newsom’s office downplayed the riots by comparing them to the celebrations that often break out in Philadelphia after an Eagles’ victory. Izzy Gardon, Newsom’s communications director, likened the chaos in LA to the rowdy sports revelers in Philadelphia, known for setting cars ablaze and causing property damage after championship wins.

However, California Republicans and locals have pointed fingers at Newsom and Bass for their handling of the riots. They argue that the Democratic leaders have contributed to the violence by defending illegal immigrants and condemning federal agents carrying out deportation raids in the city. Darell Issa, a Republican California representative, criticized Newsom and Bass for allowing Los Angeles to burn, while actor James Woods called Newsom unqualified and a supporter of illegal alien insurrectionists.

Federal officials have also placed blame on Democratic officials for demonizing ICE law enforcement, which has led to violent attacks on law enforcement officers. The violent targeting of law enforcement in Los Angeles has been condemned by officials who urge Newsom and Bass to call for an end to the violence. The Trump administration has deployed 2,000 National Guardsmen to Paramount, California, to help quell the riots and has criticized Newsom and Bass for their handling of the situation.

Despite the criticism, Newsom’s office continues to defend their stance on immigration and deportation raids. They argue that the federal sweeps are terrorizing communities and detaining hardworking, tax-paying Californians. The clashes between federal law enforcement and rioters have resulted in injuries to immigration officials, including a Border Patrol agent whose hand was injured by a rock thrown through a windshield.

In response to the riots and the criticism from California Republicans and the Trump administration, Newsom’s office has maintained their position, comparing the chaos to street parties in Philadelphia after sports victories. As the violence continues in Los Angeles, calls for an end to the riots and a resolution to the conflict between federal law enforcement and rioters persist. The situation remains tense as federal officials work to restore order and protect the safety of all residents in the city.