Chaotic Protests in LA: Finneas O'Connell's Tear Gassing Incident
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The turbulent scenario in Los Angeles persists, as individuals voice their discontent with U.S. immigration policies and the activities of ICE. While it's unclear if Donald Trump (78) has indeed deployed Marine Corps in addition to the National Guard, rumors abound.
"Tear-gassed at a Peaceful Protest"
News outlets have presented mixed perspectives, with some reporting predominantly serene protests, while others like Fox News portray a "wild mayhem" according to the "Los Angeles Times". The limelight is now on Finneas (27), the renowned musician and older brother of Billie Eilish (23). He claimed to have been tear-gassed during a tranquil protest in the city center.
In an Instagram story, now unavailable, Finneas penned, as reported by "The Hollywood Reporter": "Tear-gassed almost immediately at the very peaceful protest in downtown." He also declared that the other side was "instigating" and that he had written "F*ck ICE."
Meanwhile, Doechii (26), the BET Awards' Best Hip-Hop Artist, used her acceptance speech to criticize the military suppression of demonstrations: "Unjustified attacks are spreading fear and chaos in our communities - all in the guise of maintaining law and order. Trump is employing military might to quash a protest. Consider the type of government that deploys military forces against its citizens each time they exercise their democratic right to protest."
"Trump is a sham," Mark Ruffalo (57), the famous Hulk actor, wrote in a long Instagram post. He further stated: "While the affluent grow wealthier, the masses grow restless. They aim their weapons at the wrong targets. He also elucidated: "When the working class turns against the poor and other working-class people, you recognize that we live under an oligarchy." Many of his famous peers like Halle Berry, Melanie Griffith, Marisa Tomei, or Pedro Pascal endorse Ruffalo's views.
- Los Angeles
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- Billie Eilish
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- Donald Trump
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- U.S. President
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- Los Angeles Times
Footnotes
- Finneas Tear-gassed at Anti-ICE Protest in Los Angeles
- Fact-check: Did Finneas O'Connell Report Assault During Los Angeles Immigrant Policy Protest?
- In the midst of the ongoing protests in Los Angeles, Finneas O'Connell, Billie Eilish's older brother, claimed to have been tear-gassed during a peaceful protest against ICE, as reported on Instagram.
- Donald Trump, the U.S. President, has been criticized by celebrities such as Mark Ruffalo for deploying tear gas and military forces against demonstrators in Los Angeles, according to various news outlets.
- Fox News and the Los Angeles Times have presented contrasting perspectives on the protests in Los Angeles, with the former portraying them as "wild mayhem" and the latter reporting some protests as peaceful.
