Sen. John Fetterman broke with the Democratic Party to condemn the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles, calling it anarchy and chaos. Democrats like Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Kamala Harris described the riots as peaceful protests. President Trump federalized 2,000 National Guardsmen to quell the violence, sparking criticism from Democrats.
Key Points
Sen. Fetterman condemns anti-ICE riots as anarchy and chaos
Democrats differ in their characterization of the riots, some calling it peaceful protests
President Trump federalizes National Guardsmen to address the violence, sparking criticism
Pros
Standing up against violence and anarchy
Advocating for free speech, peaceful demonstrations, and immigration
Cons
Riots involving rock-throwing, vehicle vandalism, looting, and assaulting law enforcement
Political division between Democrats and Republicans over handling of riots