California Congresswoman Maxine Waters has insisted the continuing riots in Los Angeles are peaceable.
Far-left protesters, felony opportunists and immigrant activists have descended on the streets of Los Angeles over the previous few days in an effort to push again towards President Trump’s efforts to deport the tens of millions of people who find themselves illegally residing throughout the nation.
Talking at a press convention on Tuesday, Waters argued that there was “no violence” in any of the protests, regardless of video evidence on the contrary.
“Even those that have been out of step with what we’re advocating, peaceable protest, didn’t create any violence,” Waters stated.
“No person was shot. No person was killed. Get it in your head.”
“So when martial legislation known as, what are you going to say? I missed the purpose. Don’t miss the purpose, you all.”
“Don’t suppose that by some means, as a result of they referred to as out the Nationwide Guard, there was violence.”
“There was no violence. I used to be on the road. I do know.”
”And I went from downtown detention again out into the neighborhood speaking to individuals in Paramount, what occurred in Compton, what occurred in Inglewood.”
Rep. Maxine Waters (D): “No violence in LA. Don’t consider what you noticed.” pic.twitter.com/7JPZXa0TUR
— Finish Wokeness (@EndWokeness) June 10, 2025
Video footage throughout social media has proven the protesters setting autos on hearth, assaulting legislation enforcement and looting native companies.
Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters is now claiming that there was NO VIOLENCE on the LA riots
They’re actually LYING to the faces of the American individuals. pic.twitter.com/iikxf7iGGc
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 10, 2025
Over the weekend, Waters was caught taunting the Nationwide Guard and suggesting that they have been going to “shoot some youngsters.”
MAXINE WATERS ENTER THE SCENE. pic.twitter.com/P8z6Hj1EUm
— LancesEpicQuest (@Stylzbeats) June 8, 2025
In one other video circulating on X, Waters tried to confront legislation enforcement officers, just for them to slam the door in her face.
Members of Congress have oversight authority however should give advance discover to entry federal buildings. Safety considerations, ongoing investigations, or dangers to personnel can result in entry being denied—even with “congressional authority” cited.
— Stu (@thestustustudio) June 8, 2025
