Senator Cory Booker controversially described ongoing Los Angeles riots as 'peaceful' while criticizing President Donald Trump's deployment of federalized National Guard troops. The unrest involved violent clashes with federal immigration authorities, property destruction, and attacks on law enforcement, stemming from protests against ICE deportations.
Sen. Cory Booker calls Los Angeles riots 'peaceful,' slams Trump for deploying National Guard
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Senator Cory Booker controversially described ongoing Los Angeles riots as 'peaceful' while criticizing President Donald Trump's deployment of federalized National Guard troops. The unrest involved violent clashes with federal immigration authorities, property destruction, and attacks on law enforcement, stemming from protests against ICE deportations.
Trending- 1 Last week: Trump pardoned January 6 Capitol rioters (mentioned by Booker).
- 2 Over the weekend: Los Angeles was plunged into chaos by rioters.
- 3 Saturday: Federal agents attempted to disperse rioters; Trump deployed 2,000 federalized National Guard troops.
- 4 Sunday: Sen. Cory Booker made his statements on NBC’s 'Meet the Press'.
- Ongoing civil unrest and violence in Los Angeles.
- Increased political tension and public debate over immigration enforcement and federal intervention in local affairs.
- Criticism of President Trump's response and accusations of 'sowing chaos'.
What: Senator Cory Booker described the Los Angeles riots as 'peaceful' and criticized President Donald Trump for deploying federalized National Guard troops to the city. The riots involved violent clashes with federal immigration authorities, attempts to impede deportations, setting a car on fire, throwing rocks at a Border Patrol truck, and defacing buildings with anti-ICE graffiti. Trump deployed the National Guard against the wishes of California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who opposed the federal intervention.
When: Senator Cory Booker made his statements on Sunday. The City of Angels was plunged into chaos over the weekend. Federal agents attempted to disperse rioters on Saturday. Trump's pardoning of January 6 Capitol rioters was mentioned by Booker as occurring last week.
Where: Los Angeles, California; Compton, California (where a car was set on fire); Capitol (mentioned in context of January 6 riots).
Why: The protests were generated because of President Trump's actions regarding illegal immigration and arrests related to immigration hearings. Trump deployed the National Guard due to his belief that Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass were not adequately handling the situation, aiming to 'solve the problem' of riots and looting.
How: Senator Booker made his comments on NBC’s 'Meet the Press'. Rioters engaged in physical confrontations with federal agents, property destruction, and attempts to block federal vehicles. Trump deployed National Guard troops and communicated his stance via TruthSocial. Governor Newsom and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also used X to express their views.