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Karoline Leavitt Defends Trump's Stance on Peaceful Protests

Associated PressJune 11, 20251 min82,866 views
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Trump's Support for Peaceful Protests

  • 🇺🇸 Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump absolutely supports peaceful protests and the First Amendment.
  • 🗣️ She emphasized that Trump supports the right of Americans to voice their opinions but does not support violence or the assault of law enforcement officers.

Distinguishing Protest from Violence

  • ⚖️ Leavitt clarified that while peaceful protest is supported, the behavior seen in Los Angeles, characterized by mobs of violent rioters and agitators, is not.
  • 🚨 She highlighted instances of individuals assaulting law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

Administration's Focus on Law and Order

  • 👮 The administration's priority is enforcing law and order and removing public safety threats from communities.
  • ❓ Leavitt responded to a reporter's question about why Trump didn't explicitly state peaceful protesters would be protected, calling the question "stupid" and reiterating that two things can be important simultaneously.
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