The Briefing with Jen Psaki Trump and allies are eager to distort protests in L.A.
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Jun 11, 2025 
Rob Bonta, California's Attorney General, discusses the tense protests in Los Angeles and their portrayal as chaotic by some media and political figures. He critiques the Trump administration's use of military force, emphasizing the real impact on immigrant families and local communities. Bonta highlights the importance of peaceful demonstrations and civic engagement as vital responses to authoritarianism. The conversation tackles the manipulation of language in politics and the necessity of local control over federal intervention in times of unrest.
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Distorted Protest Narratives
- The Trump administration distorts LA protest images to exaggerate chaos and violence.
- This distortion aims to justify an illegal military escalation under false pretenses.
Families Demand Due Process
- Families of immigrants arrested in a raid in LA publicly share their pain and demand due process.
- Emotional testimonies highlight the human cost of aggressive federal immigration enforcement.
Unlawful Military Deployment
- The president sent 700 active-duty Marines plus 4,000 National Guard troops to LA without state approval.
- Legal justification requires invasion, rebellion, or inability to enforce laws, none of which exist here.