Congresswoman Maxine Waters is under fire after publicly declaring there was “no violence” during the recent anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, despite confirmed arrests, property destruction, and documented confrontations with police.
During a press appearance, Waters downplayed the unrest that erupted following immigration enforcement operations in the city. Her statement contradicts multiple reports showing law enforcement officers were attacked, businesses were looted, and fires were ignited in several neighborhoods.
The LAPD confirmed dozens of arrests tied to the protests, with charges ranging from vandalism to assault. Video footage from the scenes revealed masked individuals setting objects ablaze, clashing with riot squads, and hurling debris in the streets.
Waters’s remarks have intensified criticism from both political opponents and some community leaders, who argue her denial of the violence minimizes the serious impact the riots had on residents and emergency responders.
As cleanup continues and security measures remain in place, the controversy surrounding Waters’s statement highlights the ongoing divide over how the events in Los Angeles should be interpreted and addressed.