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Karoline Leavitt denies LA crackdown used as distraction from Trump-Musk feud

Predator drones are being used to surveil protesters in Los Angeles
  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned protests against immigration roundups in Los Angeles, calling them a "shameful" attack on American culture.
  • Leavitt criticised California Democrats for not forcefully suppressing the protests and praised Trump's decision to federalise the National Guard and deploy Marines.
  • Reporters challenged Leavitt on the extent of military involvement in immigration law enforcement and the compatibility of Trump's threats against protesters with constitutional rights.
  • Leavitt denied that the immigration crackdown was a distraction from Trump's split with Elon Musk, claiming it was a response to attacks on border patrol and ICE agents.
  • Leavitt claimed Trump supports peaceful protest, despite his history of advocating for forceful measures against demonstrations, including his threat to meet parade protesters with "very big force."
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