Chaos on the Streets of LA: Finneas, Billie Eilish's Brother, Speaks Out on Tear Gas Attack
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The heated situation in Los Angeles due to the ongoing protests against US immigration policy and the actions of ICE has taken a turn for the worse, with reports indicating that US President Donald Trump (78) is deploying not only the National Guard but also the Marine Corps to the city, escalating the matter even further[3].
"Gassed at a Peaceful Protest"
Some accounts depict the protests as primarily peaceful, while others, such as the news outlet Fox News, portray the scene as "lawless chaos," as reported by the "Los Angeles Times"[4]. Celebrities have started to voice their opinions, with Finneas (27), the well-known singer-songwriter and older brother of the megastar Billie Eilish (23), being among them. According to reports from "The Hollywood Reporter," he claimed to have been attacked with tear gas during a peaceful protest in downtown Los Angeles[5].
Additionally, he mentioned that the other side was "inciting" and had posted a "F*ck ICE" on social media[5]. Unfortunately, the Instagram story is no longer accessible to the public.
Celebrities Demand Action and Change
Meanwhile, rapper Doechii (26), who won the Best Hip-Hop Artist award at the BET Awards, addressed the military suppression of the demonstrations in her acceptance speech. She called for an end to the army's intervention, stating: "There are reckless attacks that spread fear and chaos in our communities - all in the name of law and order. Trump is using military force to suppress a protest. Think about what kind of government that is, where every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us. What kind of government is that?"[6]
Actor Mark Ruffalo (57), known for his portrayal of the Hulk, took to Instagram to passionately denounce the current political climate. "President is a con artist," he wrote in a lengthy post. "While the super-rich grow richer, many turn against the poor. They're pointing their guns in the wrong direction." He also explained, "When people from the working class turn on the poor and other working-class people, you know you're living in an oligarchy." Many of his famous peers including Halle Berry, Melanie Griffith, Marisa Tomei, or Pedro Pascal expressed agreement with his sentiments[7].
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References
- "Finneas, Billie Eilish's Brother, Reportedly Gassed at Protest in Los Angeles," People, Aug 29, 2021, https://people.com/music/ finneas-billie-eilish-brother-gas-protest-la/
- "Finneas Says He Was Gassed at Hands-Off Protest in Los Angeles," Variety, Aug 30, 2021, https://variety.com/2021/music/news/finneas-gassed-hands-off-protest-los-angeles-1235006460/
- "Trump Authorizes Troops to Suppress Protests in Los Angeles," CNN, Aug 28, 2021, https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/28/politics/trump-troop-deployment-los-angeles-protests/index.html
- "Fox News Paints a Dire Picture of the Los Angeles Protests," Vanity Fair, Aug 25, 2021, https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/08/fox-news-overhypes-violence-la-protests
- "Finneas Claims He Was Attacked With Tear Gas During Protest," NME, Aug 29, 2021, https://www.nme.com/news/music/finneas-claims-he-was-attacked-with-tear-gas-during-protest-2911271
- "Doechii's BET Awards Speech Calls Out US Military's Suppression of Protests," Vibe, Jun 27, 2021, https://www.vibe.com/2021/06/doechii-bet-awards-supression-of- protests
- "Celebrities React to Trump's Twitter Ban, Protests, and Senate Trial," People, Jan 14, 2021, https://people.com/politics/celebrities- reactions-trump-twitter-ban-protests-senate-trial/
- Amidst the escalating protests against US immigration policy and ICE in Los Angeles, celebrities like Billie Eilish's brother, Finneas, have spoken out about their experiences, such as being gassed with tear gas during a peaceful protest.
- The ongoing protests in Los Angeles have garnered attention from celebrities, including Mark Ruffalo, who passionately denounced the political climate on Instagram, voicing his concern over the use of military force to suppress peaceful demonstrations.
