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Donald Trump Threatens Criminal Penalties for LA Riots, Blames California Democrats

Benny JohnsonJune 8, 20259 min396,277 views
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Trump's Response to Los Angeles Riots

  • 🚨 President Trump has deployed the National Guard in response to widespread riots and violence in Los Angeles, with reports of mobs taking over parts of the city.
  • ⚠️ Friends in LA are reportedly leaving due to the unrest, and the police department is described as stretched thin.
  • 💥 Federal vehicles have been damaged by bricks, and multiple ICE agents and officers have been reported wounded.

Culpability of California Democrats

  • ⚖️ President Trump suggests that Democrat politicians in California could be held criminally culpable for inciting or allowing the riots.
  • 🗣️ He stated that if Democrats continue to side with "illegal aliens" over law enforcement, they may not win elections.
  • 📢 Trump criticized Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass for allegedly looking the other way.

Potential Federal Actions

  • ⚡ Trump indicated that criminal penalties might be imposed on California officials for the chaos.
  • 🇺🇸 He stated, "We're going to have troops everywhere. We're not going to let this happen to our country."
  • 👊 Trump warned that if people spit on police or military, they will be hit very hard, emphasizing a "you spit, we hit" approach.
  • 🧐 The President is considering invoking the Insurrection Act if an actual insurrection is deemed to be occurring.

Allegations Against Governor Newsom

  • 💰 Treasury Secretary is reportedly stating that Governor Newsom may have committed tax fraud by withholding taxes from the federal government.
  • 📉 The accusation is that Newsom plans to defraud taxpayers and leave California residents responsible for unpaid federal taxes.

Calls for Action and Escape

  • 🗣️ Trump directed DHS Secretary, Secretary of Defense, and Pam Bondi to coordinate actions to "liberate Los Angeles" and end the riots.
  • 🏃 The speaker advises listeners in LA to "get out" and "escape from LA."
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