
A disturbing video captures rioters assaulting one of NBC News’ remote broadcasting units amid a violent protest in Los Angeles, forcing the news crew members to seek safety in a stark illustration of the chaotic leftist unrest that has erupted following ICE’s raids.
To provide context, destructive protests erupted in Los Angeles, California, on June 6, 2025, in reaction to arrests conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, who allegedly apprehended highly dangerous criminals, as stated by President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan. In a video shared on X, protestors are seen rushing towards a vandalized NBC4 broadcast van, attempting to shatter its windows with skateboards.
Moreover, the destruction depicted in the video, which was uploaded on June 10, 2025, represents only a small portion of the widespread chaos that has plagued L.A. since June 6. Nevertheless, Karen Bass, the city’s progressive mayor, expressed support for the destructive protestors and rioters in a statement on X that criticized ICE agents for detaining illegal immigrant criminals, asserting, “We will not stand for this.”
In her official statement on X, Mayor Bass remarked, “This morning, we received reports of federal immigration enforcement actions in multiple locations in Los Angeles. As Mayor of a proud city of immigrants, who contribute to our city in numerous ways, I am profoundly angered by what has occurred.” She further contended that ICE’s attempts to arrest illegal immigrants “instill fear in our communities and undermine the fundamental principles of safety in our city.”
Following Mayor Bass’s online statement, conservatives voiced their indignation in the comments, with MAGA influencer Paul A. Szypula stating, “You belong in jail for recklessly endangering Angelenos during the wildfires you caused.” He continued, “Obstructing ICE should result in a life sentence.” Another commenter added, “You advocate more vigorously for illegals than for the victims of the fires.
Furthermore, border czar Tom Homan responded to the defense of the rioters by L.A. officials during an interview with Fox News, where he praised the courageous individuals working for ICE, stating, “ICE removed numerous dangerous individuals from the streets that day. We apprehended a sexual predator, detained a gang member, and arrested someone with a conviction for armed robbery.” He continued, “Thus, we enhanced the safety of L.A. The personnel of ICE and the agents of Border Patrol contributed to making L.A. safer on that occasion.”
Additionally, Homan remarked that while ICE agents had risked their lives to safeguard American citizens, the progressive media were neglecting to acknowledge their contributions. Homan expressed to Fox, “This information is not being reported. All that is broadcasted is the narrative portraying ICE as racists, as Nazis, and as terrorists.”
In conjunction with Mayor Bass, California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has been a vocal critic of President Trump, stated that Homan “is threatening to arrest me for voicing my opinion,” adding, “I am unfazed. It will not deter me from advocating for California.” Nevertheless, the border czar informed CBS News, “That entire situation has been misconstrued,” clarifying that the Trump Administration had “no intentions” of arresting Gov. Newsom. “They have not crossed any boundaries yet,” Homan concluded.
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