Democrats Defend Criminal Migrants Amidst LA Riots, Blame Trump for ICE Actions
New York PostJune 12, 20253 min2,535 views
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- 💡 Protesters are objecting to the arrest of illegal immigrants with criminal records, including those convicted of sex abuse, murder, and drug dealing.
- ⚠️ These protests, described as mostly peaceful by some, have involved looting, throwing cement blocks at police, and setting fires.
- 🗣️ Democratic politicians, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom, are criticized for emboldening and encouraging these actions.
Political Blame and Public Opinion
- 🎯 Democrats and politicians like Kamala Harris are accused of blaming Trump and ICE for the violence, despite the violence occurring before Trump's response.
- 📈 Public opinion polls, such as one from RMG Research, indicate that Americans support Trump's immigration policies, with a significant shift toward Republicans on immigration issues reported by CNN.
- 📉 The narrative suggests that Democrats may come to regret supporting ICE protests, similar to their regret over the "defund the police" movement.
Sanctuary Cities and ICE Operations
- 🚫 Sanctuary cities, including Los Angeles, are criticized for not cooperating with ICE, withholding information about the release of illegal immigrant criminals.
- 🚨 This lack of cooperation forces ICE agents to find and arrest individuals on the streets, leading to more dangerous public displays and alerting agitators.
- 🤝 Agitators are reportedly alerted by a rapid response network to gather crowds and confront ICE agents, creating a recipe for disaster.
Coordinated Agitation and Funding
- 🧩 The protests are described as more coordinated than they appear, fueled by groups like the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles and the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
- 💰 It is highlighted as outrageous that these groups, which are fueling violence and upsetting citizens, are reportedly funded by the government in some capacity.
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