Firefighters who spoke to the Times did so based on the condition of anonymity because they fear retaliation by the federal government. You risked your life out here to save the community, one firefighter said. This is how they treat us. While waiting for their supervisor to arrive on Wednesday morning, the crews were confronted by federal law enforcement around 9:30 a.m. One of the firefighters told the Times they were instructed not to take video as they were asked to line up and present their IDs.
Community leaders in Washington, D.C. criticize President Trump's approach to crime, emphasizing the need for focused solutions rather than political agendas. Lamont Mitchell highlights that neighborhoods deserve safety and thoughtful strategies rather than being pawns in political games.
The White House announced an increased presence of federal law enforcement in Washington DC for at least the next week to combat crime amid Donald Trump's suggestions to take over the city's governance.
Tom Homan stated, 'ICE agents are facing an 830% increase in assaults because of smears from the left. Their words have consequences. We won't let them pretend they don't.'
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated that more than 1,500 arrests have taken place, and emphasized the ongoing crackdown on immigration as a means to restore peace in Los Angeles.