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Maxine Waters and Democrats Accused of Downplaying Anti-ICE Riots

Fox NewsJuly 5, 20256 min300,920 views
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Maxine Waters' Claims on Anti-ICE Riots

  • 🗣️ Maxine Waters asserted that there was "no violence" during the anti-ICE demonstrations, despite the National Guard being deployed.
  • ❌ Hillary Clinton echoed this sentiment, claiming Governor Newsom did not request the National Guard and that Trump's deployment was to "cause chaos."

Accusations of Lying and Downplaying Violence

  • 🤥 Joe Concha states that Democrats are either lying or have an acceptable level of violence in mind when describing protests.
  • 💥 The discussion highlights instances of law enforcement being pelted with projectiles, businesses being ransacked, and ICE officers being doxed as examples of this downplayed violence.
  • 📺 An analogy used by some Democratic lawmakers and media pundits compares the riots to fans celebrating a championship, with one reporter stating it was "just a bunch of people having fun watching cars burn."

Elon Musk and Social Media's Role

  • 📱 Elon Musk's platform X is described as a "great equalizer" that provides videos and proof, countering the narrative presented by legacy media and Democrats.
  • 🚗 Concha contrasts the riots with football celebrations, noting that fans do not typically throw cinder blocks at federal agents or spray paint buildings.

Political Impact and Trump's Approval

  • 📈 Polls suggest that President Trump's approval numbers are steadily climbing, with 60% approving of his National Guard deployment in response to the events.
  • 🗳️ The events are seen as potentially beneficial for Trump, with the implication that opposing the arrest of criminals puts the Democratic party on the wrong side of the issue.

Elon Musk's Apology to Trump

  • 🙏 Elon Musk issued a more full-throated apology to Donald Trump, regretting posts that "went too far."
  • 🤝 While the apology may not hurt their relationship, it's unlikely to restore the previous level of friendship due to public comments made about Trump's involvement in the Epstein files.
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