Jen Rubin's Monday column, a special live on the L.A. protests and Coffee with Contrarians
Jen talked to Adam Klasfeld and Mary McCord Sunday afternoon and Juan Proaño and April Ryan Monday about the National Guard being called to Los Angeles against the governor's wishes.
One of my biggest concerns about people running around masked, is that for all we know, some of the perpetrators of the more violent actions that are taking place, are masked Proud Boys or other lawless groups that support Trump and are basically doing his bidding by escalating the visual of unrest in an attempt to blame it on “The Left” or the peaceful protesters.
The Administration’s plan to escalate the peaceful protest in Los Angeles is in full swing. Militarized ICE agents attacking a macho-driven community is not wise. Nevertheless ICE was able to secure their areas with modest support from county and state Local Law Enforcement (LLE). No Federal assistance was requested; however, the Trump administration illegally mobilized and seconded the California National Guard. That was an inflammatory response fueled simultaneously with rabble-rousing malign words from xenophobic Steven Miller, racist militant Tom Homan, dog shooter Kristi Noem, and the drunk Pete Hegseth. They are all instigating turmoil and fanning the flames. If they had any peace-inducing ideas, they would STFU. I did not know where this protest will lead, but peace during protests is suggested. Stop with the rock throwing, please. Passionate is okay. I suggest just laying down in the streets. Big, heavy protestors should take a rest, as I explain. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/uninvited-trump-escalates-conflict?r=3m1bs