Controversial Democrat Faces Backlash Over 'Demonic' Video Urging ICE Agents to Leave Amid California Chaos
Democrat Norma Torres draws conservative backlash after telling ICE agents to "get the f--- out" amid Los Angeles protests and riots.
A Democratic lawmaker from California is under intense scrutiny from conservative voices after posting a controversial message on social media, telling federal agents conducting immigration enforcement in Los Angeles to "get the f--- out." The online post from Rep. Norma Torres appeared amid ongoing protests and riots that flared up in response to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across the city.
Rep. Torres, who immigrated from Guatemala and became a U.S. citizen during the 1990s, posted the message on TikTok, stating, "ICE get the f--- out of LA so that order can be restored." Her comment quickly spread across platforms, triggering swift backlash from prominent conservative commentators and lawmakers, many of whom accused Torres of stoking unrest and endangering federal officers. Multiple critics argued that as a sitting member of Congress, her remarks carried particular weight and risked inciting further violence against law enforcement personnel.
As news of Torres' post circulated, conservative influencers and politicians amplified their criticism online. Objections ranged from calls for her expulsion from Congress to accusations of extremism and suggestions that her rhetoric fueled the volatility already seen on Los Angeles streets. Some users went so far as to demand criminal charges, referencing the attacks ICE officers faced during the confrontations with protesters.
The situation in Los Angeles rapidly escalated as demonstrators clashed with federal authorities. President Trump responded by deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to the area, stating the intention was to "keep peace" and prevent a repeat of the 2020 unrest that rocked several American cities. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem underscored the seriousness of the situation, warning that allowing violent protests to continue uncontested posed a significant threat to public safety.
Federal officials described the conditions on the ground as dangerous, with ICE agents subjected to rocks, projectiles, and repeated vandalism. A particularly graphic photo shared by U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks depicted a bloodied hand of one agent, injured by flying debris that shattered a vehicle windshield. According to authorities, the scale and intensity of the attacks placed officers’ lives at risk.
Law enforcement sources confirmed that several arrests have already been made, primarily for assaulting federal agents during the disturbances. As the fallout continues, the focus has shifted not only to restoring calm in Los Angeles but also to the deepening political divide over federal immigration enforcement and the responsibilities of public officials when tensions reach a breaking point.
