Republican lawmakers back Trump administration in the heat of Los Angeles riots

Published June 9, 2025 12:03pm ET



Congressional Republicans took to social media to support President Donald Trump’s efforts to stop the Los Angeles riots.

Protests erupted on Friday in response to a wave of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids targeting illegal immigrants. The demonstrations quickly escalated into riots as demonstrators attacked police officers and looted businesses.

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