LA Erupts: Three Days of Violent Protests and Political Fallout

Los Angeles Riots: Three Days of Chaos and Political Firestorm Los Angeles experienced three days of unrest this past weekend as protests against nationwide immigration raids escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. The protests, which began peacefully, quickly devolved into scenes of widespread looting, arson, and confrontations. Authorities declared downtown LA an unlawful assembly and responded with tear gas and rubber bullets, leading to numerous arrests. "It was chaos," recounted one eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous. "I saw cars on fire, stores being looted, and people running in all directions. It was terrifying." The conflict also sparked a heated exchange between President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard troops and 500 Marines on standby, and called for the arrest of anyone wearing a face mask, a move that Newsom condemned as inflammatory. Newsom retorted with a simple statement, "Tom, arrest me. Let's go." The incident raises serious questions about the handling of protests and the response of law enforcement to civil unrest. The ongoing tensions between the federal government and California officials underscore the deep divisions surrounding immigration policy in the United States.