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AOC Blames Trump for LA Riots, Calls for Accountability

6/12/2025

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned the recent Los Angeles riots, linking them to unruly teens and President Trump’s immigration policies. She expressed frustration with Democrats for attempting to rationalize the chaos, insisting that Trump’s actions fueled the violence. The unrest led to significant property damage and assaults on law enforcement, resulting in the deployment of the National Guard.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned the recent Los Angeles riots, linking them to unruly teens and President Trump’s immigration policies. She expressed frustration with Democrats for attempting to rationalize the chaos, insisting that Trump’s actions fueled the violence. The unrest led to significant property damage and assaults on law enforcement, resulting in the deployment of the National Guard.