The article critiques President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles amidst ongoing protests that spiraled into chaos. While initial violence, including fires and clashes with police, drew media attention, the article argues that the portrayal often lacks context and fails to account for police violence. Many media outlets relied heavily on police reports for information, which led to skewed narratives. The author emphasizes the need for clearer representation of events, particularly the violence instigated by law enforcement rather than protesters.
While some organizations reported from inside the protest themselves, most did not: They set up camp behind the police line, or reported using drone footage, or simply asked the cops what to say.
The only active violence in these clips comes from the cops, but no matter. That fire is what you should be worried about: the fire and nothing else.
Dozens of people were arrested Sunday and accused of attempted murder, arson and other crimes during a day of violence and protests in Los Angeles.
A shirtless masked man waving a Mexican flag atop a wrecked Waymo, cops firing into a crowd at close range.
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