Kamala Harris accused anti-ice riots of calling them “overwhelmingly peace.”

Former Vice President Kamala Harris He was criticised by conservatives on social media after making a statement about anti-ice riots in Los Angeles, denounced the Trump administration and calling the unrest “overwhelmingly peaceful.”

“Los Angeles is my home,” Harris Posted on Sunday Riots broke out across the city for several days, with federal agents led by protesters arresting illegal immigrants in the city and urge the Trump administration to send a National Guard.

“And like so many Americans, I’m keen to what we’re witnessing on the streets of our city,” she said. “The deployment of the National Guard is a dangerous escalation aimed at causing chaos. In addition to the recent ice attacks across Southern California and our country, it is part of the Trump administration’s cruel and calculated agenda, to spread panic and division.”

Harris added that the Trump administration is not worried.t “Public safety” rather “takes away fear.”

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“Protest is a powerful tool and is essential to the fight for justice, and as the LAPD, mayor and governor pointed out, demonstrations defending immigrant neighbours have been overwhelmingly peaceful,” Harris said. “I continue to support the millions of Americans who are standing up to protect our most fundamental rights and freedoms.”

Harris’ comments were quickly criticized by conservative online and by Trump officials.

“The country really dodged a bullet in November,” says Guy Benson, a contributor to Fox News. Posted on X.

In another post, Benson said, “Their official position is that they are appalled at what’s going on in Los Angeles… not for the violent mob, but for Trump and the ice. In its current form, this party cannot be saved.”

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“We appreciate America for refusing to adopt brain cells and make this woman a quest to become the US president,” said Fox News contributor Katie Publich Posted on X.

Others, including the conservative influencer account libsoftiktok, have problems with what Harris calls “almost peace.” Reply with a photo of mobs burning cars and attacking law enforcement.

“It’s no surprise that the most incompetent vice president in history stands with an illegal alien mob,” GOP Sen. Tom Cotton Posted on X.

White House Principal Harrison Fields, Deputy Director Responded with x By showing the photos the president receives along with the “American Statement” and with the “American Statement” Donald Trump It was held nationwide in the November 2024 election.

“No one is interested in your opinion,” says Leo Terrell, senior lawyer for Civil Rights Attorney General. Posted on X.

“President Trump didn’t start these riots,” said California GOP Governor candidate and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco. Posted on X. “He hasn’t illuminated the lights of cars, thrown projectiles in law enforcement, or blocked highways. This statement is embarrassing and does nothing to spread the violent riots that are happening throughout the city.”

“The Democrats and their ‘leaders’ own this. ”

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Steve Hilton, a Fox News contributor who runs a Republican to California governor, was posted on X.

“You are a pandering machine politician who should never have public office again.”

White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson Posted on x“We all know you support lawless, violent, illegal alien mobs, so you lost badly in November.

Fox News Digital contacted Harris’ office for comment but did not receive a reply.

Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard personnel to the city to quell some of his anxiety about the disappointment of Democratic officials.

Violent protests erupted as ice personnel implemented plans to eliminate illegally resident individuals in left-wing cities.

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The ice attack began Friday with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a statement in support of illegal immigrants in the city and supporting the Trump administration’s deportation efforts.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom similarly criticised the ice efforts and branded the immigrant raid as “chaotic and reckless.”

“The continuation of a chaotic federal sweep across California to meet any arrest quota is as reckless as they are cruel,” a statement from the governor read. “Donald Trump’s disruption is eroding trust, tearing families apart, and undermining workers and industries that make America’s economy stronger.”

During the riots, ice officers were targeted by violence, including throwing rocks and other projectiles along with vandalism in the form of graffiti calling for violence against ice officers.

US Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks shared a photo of the bloody hands of one border patrol. Federal sources say the agent may have been killed by flying shrapnel, and several officials were reportedly injured during the riot.

ICE agents captured “worst and worst” criminal immigrants during Friday’s operation, including murderers, sex offenders, other violent offenders and agencies. said Sunday.

Around 45 people have been arrested in several locations, including two Home Depost stores, a fashion district store and a donut shop.

“Does Governor Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass care more about violent murderers and sex offenders than protecting their citizens?” asked the Department of Homeland Security, Tricia McLaughlin.

“These mobs in Los Angeles are fighting to loosen rapists, murderers and other violent criminals on Los Angeles Street,” she said. “Instead of the riots, they should wake up every day and thank the ice officers who make our community safer.”

Taylor Penley, Emma Colton, Greg Wehner and Bill Melugin of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.