Morning Wire Riots Spread & Vaccine Board Fired | 6.11.25
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Jun 11, 2025 Political unrest is escalating in cities like LA with anti-ICE protests sparking violence. The government response raises questions about immigration policy. In a surprising move, RFK has dismantled a vaccine advisory panel to enhance transparency around vaccine safety. Meanwhile, NCAA athletes can now receive direct payments from universities, transforming the landscape of college sports and raising debates about athlete status as employees. Expect a mix of intense discussions on activism, health policy, and sports finance.
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Anti-ICE Riots Spread Nationwide
- Violent anti-ICE riots have spread beyond LA to cities like San Francisco and New York, with property damage and arrests rising.
- Mayor Karen Bass attributes unrest to immigration raids and blames the Trump administration rather than rioters.
Tension Between Mayor and Police Over Riots
- Mayor Bass downplays the extent of LA riots, calling them isolated and peaceful, shifting blame to immigration raids.
- But LAPD Chief Jim McDonald reports officers are overwhelmed by violent tactics like fireworks and cinder blocks as weapons.
Trump vs Newsom on Riot Response
- Donald Trump deployed National Guard and Marines to LA to curb riots, warning other cities will face strong force if similar unrest occurs.
- California's Governor Newsom sued to block troop deployment, accusing Trump of authoritarianism, but a judge denied the request.