Cory Booker calls LA riots 'peaceful' as violence escalates, Trump deploys National Guard

Sen. Cory Booker described the riots in Los Angeles as "peaceful protests" during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press Sunday, while also accusing President Donald Trump of fueling the chaos with his policies opposing illegal immigration.

"The reality is, we see peaceful protests launching in Los Angeles," Booker said. "A lot of these peaceful protests are being generated because the president of the United States is sowing chaos and confusion by arresting people who are showing up for their immigration hearings."

The streets of Los Angeles saw widespread violence as federal immigration authorities clashed with rioters attempting to block deportation operations. In Compton, demonstrators set a vehicle on fire and waved a Mexican flag while circling the blaze on motorcycles.
 

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