LA Protests Turn Violent: Tear Gas Deployed as Tensions Rise

Los Angeles Protests Turn Tense as Police Use Tear Gas: ABC News Australia Reporter Captures Chaotic Scene Los Angeles, CA – June 15, 2025 – Tens of thousands participated in largely peaceful demonstrations across the US against President Donald Trump. However, the protest in Los Angeles took a turn when police deployed tear gas after reporting that rocks and bricks were thrown at officers. ABC News Australia reporter Emily Clark, reporting live from the scene, captured the escalating tension. "We just had to move quite a way up the street to get away from a little bit of action," Clark stated, describing the scene. She later added, "It's such a different crowd to earlier in the day. There were dogs and families and kids at the protest earlier. This is a completely different vibe." The presence of National Guard troops alongside LAPD officers further heightened the atmosphere. Clark noted the tension between protesters and the authorities, emphasizing the strong feelings against the National Guard's deployment. The video offers a stark contrast between the initial peaceful demonstrations and the later chaotic scenes of police intervention. The situation underscores the complexities of large-scale protests and the challenges of maintaining order while respecting the right to assembly. The ABC News Australia report provides a valuable, on-the-ground perspective of this evolving situation.