As protests in LA against the Trump administration continued, social media creators surpassed traditional media in coverage. Equipped with improvised press gear, many conservative creators livestreamed events, drawing attention from high-profile figures who shared their content, thereby inflating narratives of violence. President Trump criticized state officials for their handling of the protests and advocated for National Guard intervention, which Governor Newsom countered as unnecessary by seeking court action against troop deployment. Creators like Cam Higby used their platforms to mix reporting with political commentary, attracting millions of views and responding to opposition figures.
During the protests, social media creators have outnumbered traditional press, playing a crucial role in disseminating information about events on the ground.
Trump officials amplified content from social media creators, contributing to a narrative about uncontrolled violence in Los Angeles protests.
The situation escalated as California Governor Newsom filed an emergency motion against potential National Guard deployment, arguing it was unnecessary.
Cam Higby, a prominent creator at the protests, blurs the line between journalism and advocacy, focusing on rebuttals against Democratic officials.
Collection
[
|
...
]