L.A. unrest: Fact vs. fiction amid social media distortions
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The article discusses the protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration raids, highlighting how media images and political narratives have distorted the reality of the situation. It covers the polarized reactions from Trump supporters and opponents, the unprecedented deployment of the National Guard and Marines, and the impact of media portrayal on public perception, emphasizing that most protests remained peaceful despite extreme images circulated online.
Topics:nation#immigration-raids#los-angeles-protests#media-distortion#politics#public-opinion#trump-national-guard
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