COMMENTARY_ Believe your lying eyes about the L.A. riots

THE WASHINGTON TIMES 

Believe your lying eyes about the L.A. riots 

To Democrats and the media, the mayhem is all in your mind

Riots in the United States of America illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times more > 

OPINION: 

A battle of perceptions has been underway since rioting began on June 6 in Los Angeles over the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigrants. 

The footage of burning vehicles and people throwing concrete blocks from an overpass to smash police car windshields might lead viewers to conclude that the “peaceful protests” have not been so peaceful. 

You might even think President Trump was right to nationalize 2,000 troops from California’s National Guard and send in 700 Marines to protect federal buildings and quell the violence. 

If, however, you are California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is hoping to be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028, you blame Mr. Trump for the days of rioting and say he “escalated” it by increasing law enforcement. 

Mr. Newsom sued Mr. Trump for lending a hand in restoring civility and got a judge to issue an order halting the deployments. However, an appeals court upheld, at least temporarily, the president’s right to nationalize National Guard troops. 

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READ MORE: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jun/15/believe-lying-eyes-la-riots/ 

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In Seattle, protesters took over a six-block area of the city from June 8 until July 1, 2020, declaring it a police-free zone. Two people were fatally shot before city officials finally reasserted authority. 

This time, when protesters targeted federal buildings in Los Angeles, they found them guarded by the Trump-sent deployments. 

It’s good when leaders learn from history not to repeat mistakes.

 

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