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Jon Stewart: LA Protests Ignite Amid Trump’s ICE Raids

6/11/2025

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Comedian Jon Stewart slammed President Trump for intensifying anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, labeling the city as "flammable." The unrest ignited following ICE raids at a Home Depot, resulting in fierce confrontations with police and the National Guard's intervention. Stewart underscored the growing rift between immigrant communities and federal enforcement, capturing the urgency of the moment.

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Comedian Jon Stewart slammed President Trump for intensifying anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, labeling the city as "flammable." The unrest ignited following ICE raids at a Home Depot, resulting in fierce confrontations with police and the National Guard's intervention. Stewart underscored the growing rift between immigrant communities and federal enforcement, capturing the urgency of the moment.