Rep. Darrell Issa on Trump's Response to LA Riots and California's Leadership

Trump's Presidency and the LA Riots

• 🎯 Congressman Darrell Issa states that the current moment is the most important hour in Donald Trump's presidency.
• ⚠️ He questions whether Trump will emulate past presidents like LBJ and Eisenhower by preempting governors who fail to protect their citizens.
• ⚡ Trump is stepping up with the National Guard and Marines to protect federal property and personnel, actions Issa claims his governor won't take.

Governor Newsom's Response and Anarchy

• 🚨 Issa criticizes California Governor Gavin Newsom's spokesman for comparing the LA riots to celebrations after an Eagles playoff win.
• 💥 He contrasts this with acts of violence like throwing scooters off bridges, throwing cinder blocks at police, and setting cars on fire, labeling it anarchy and insurrection.
• ⚖️ The President is using his authority to protect Californians because the governor and mayor are not fulfilling their constitutional obligations.

Contrasting Narratives on Protests

• 📉 Democrats are accused of downplaying the situation, claiming the administration is targeting peaceful protests.
• 📺 Issa highlights that live pictures show protests have taken a violent turn, with individuals destroying property, assaulting law enforcement, and burning American flags.
• 🎭 He criticizes the narrative that no violence occurred, pointing out that many arrested were convicted criminals and that the destruction of property is not peaceful protest.

California Law and Political Pretenses

• 🎭 Issa questions why California state law, which prohibits wearing face masks during riots, is not being invoked by the governor or mayor.
• 🗣️ He draws a parallel to the political narrative around Joe Biden's fitness, suggesting that officials will pretend there was no lawlessness or that they never tried to stop the president.
• 💡 The reality of the destruction is visible to the American people, who are seeing through the pretense, even if some media outlets are slower to report it.