Radio host Charlamagne tha God claimed he was unaware of any significant violence or "ruckus" during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles until the National Guard was deployed by President Donald Trump. This statement contradicts reports of violent actions, including throwing rocks, smashing windows at LAPD headquarters, and setting cars on fire, which led to arrests for assault on a federal agent. His co-hosts acknowledged some violence but questioned the necessity of military deployment, drawing parallels to Trump's actions during the 2020 George Floyd protests.
Charlamagne claims he hadn't heard about 'any ruckus or violence' in LA riot until National Guard arrived
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Radio host Charlamagne tha God claimed he was unaware of any significant violence or "ruckus" during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles until the National Guard was deployed by President Donald Trump. This statement contradicts reports of violent actions, including throwing rocks, smashing windows at LAPD headquarters, and setting cars on fire, which led to arrests for assault on a federal agent. His co-hosts acknowledged some violence but questioned the necessity of military deployment, drawing parallels to Trump's actions during the 2020 George Floyd protests.
Trending- 1 2020: George Floyd protests in Washington D.C. (referenced).
- 2 Saturday (prior to article): Anti-ICE protest broke out in Paramount, California; tear gas used; arrests made; President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard.
- 3 Monday, June 9th (article publication): Charlamagne tha God made his comments.
- Arrests for assault on a federal agent
- Debate over the severity of the protests and the appropriateness of National Guard deployment
- Public discussion on presidential authority and protest response
What: Radio host Charlamagne tha God's controversial claim that he was unaware of violence during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles until the National Guard was deployed, despite reports of violent acts.
When: Charlamagne's comments on Monday, June 9th; protests on Saturday (prior to Trump deploying National Guard); 2020 (George Floyd protests).
Where: Los Angeles, California, Paramount (California), Home Depot in Paramount, West 1st Street (LAPD headquarters), Washington D.C. (2020 protests).
Why: Charlamagne argued that Trump's deployment of the National Guard was an overreaction to what he perceived as peaceful protests, fulfilling critics' "worst" expectations. The National Guard was deployed due to reports of violent protest activity.
How: Charlamagne made his claims on his radio show. Protesters engaged in various actions, some violent, leading to arrests and the deployment of the National Guard by President Trump.