Ocasio-Cortez Blames Trump for LA Riots, Citing Intentional Chaos

In an interview, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez placed blame on President Donald Trump for the ongoing immigration-related unrest in Los Angeles. She asserted that Trump is actively "creating this chaos" and that his administration bears responsibility for the situation.

Ocasio-Cortez specifically accused Trump and his Homeland Security advisor, Stephen Miller, of taking deliberate actions to incite unrest across the country. She stated that Trump's decisions and aggressive policies are the root cause of the problems.

The city of Los Angeles has experienced violent clashes and riots involving anti-ICE protesters and law enforcement. These events were triggered by ICE operations within the city.

Ocasio-Cortez, a prominent figure within the Democratic Party, believes the Trump administration should be held accountable for what she views as intentionally fueling the unrest that led to the Los Angeles riots. She emphasized that the administration "owns this" situation.

She further argued that Trump and Miller are aware that actions like raids on schools and separating children from their families will inevitably lead to social unrest. She believes Trump is knowingly provoking chaos and should be held responsible for the consequences.

Ocasio-Cortez also criticized the idea of holding those not in positions of power accountable for the actions of the rioters. She stated that the focus should be on holding the leaders who are creating the chaos responsible.

Earlier in the week, Ocasio-Cortez had downplayed the severity of the rioting, suggesting that Democrats should not be expected to explain the actions of individual protesters. She argued that the focus should remain on holding the Trump administration accountable for its role in creating the unrest.