The Media Lied. Again.

On June 9th, Los Angeles turned into a battlefield. Protesters threw Molotovs, blocked streets with debris, and attacked law enforcement with lasers and projectiles.

The media didn’t report it that way. CNN called it “mostly peaceful.” MSNBC described violent agitators as “community members.” News outlets aired chaos while insisting nothing serious was happening.

These weren’t spontaneous demonstrations. They were coordinated, violent actions. Barricades were built. Police were targeted. Federal buildings were attacked.

The public was told not to believe their own eyes. The goal wasn’t to inform. It was to downplay. The media served a narrative, not the facts. That narrative hid the truth: this was a funded and organized assault on public order.

Who’s Really Pulling the Strings?

Groups behind the unrest in Los Angeles are heavily funded with public money. CHIRLA received $45 million in 2023. Of that, $34 million came from government contracts, mostly through California agencies.

Mayor Karen Bass secured a $450,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security for CHIRLA before the events began. That contract was later canceled, but the organization still receives substantial support.

These funds support activist training, school recruitment programs, and response teams that appear quickly during immigration enforcement operations. Their operations are structured and well-resourced.

The Party for Socialism and Liberation is also involved. They have a long track record of protest coordination and receive similar types of institutional backing.

These organizations operate with steady financial support. Their activities are not fringe or isolated. They are built into the system and funded with taxpayer dollars.

ICE Was the Spark, But the Fire Was Ready

On June 7th, ICE agents carried out enforcement actions in Los Angeles. The operation was based on warrants for individuals with violent criminal records.

Among the 118 arrested were:

• A convicted murderer from Vietnam.

• A Filipino national sentenced to 37 years for sexual assault.

• A repeat domestic abuser from Mexico with multiple firearm charges.

• A man convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and multiple prior drug offenses.

• Several others with histories of serious violence.

The arrests were targeted. Each individual had an established criminal history. The operation focused on public safety and law enforcement priorities.

Within hours, crowds appeared at federal staging locations. Protesters gathered at Home Depot and near enforcement sites in downtown LA. Their timing and coordination showed prior planning.

David Huerta, president of SEIU California, was arrested for interfering with ICE agents. Angelica Salas, executive director of CHIRLA, gave a press conference calling for demonstrations. The situation escalated after her remarks.

Key figures played a role in encouraging public mobilization. Organized groups responded quickly. Communications had been distributed in advance. The demonstrations grew in scale and intensity throughout the day.

The response to the arrests involved political messaging, rapid deployment of support networks, and actions that disrupted operations across the city.

RENT-A-RIOT. Foreign Flags, Tactical Coordination, and Paid Chaos

The unrest in Los Angeles followed a structured plan. Protesters arrived with printed signs, matching clothing, radios, laser pointers, and pre-packed medical kits. Some carried shields with armor inserts. Chicken wire and burning debris were used to build barricades. Movements were organized and showed prior training.

Foreign flags were visible in the crowd, including those from Mexico and Venezuela. Chants were heard in Spanish and Portuguese. Multiple individuals had documented ties to activist groups operating across different states. One was seen leading actions and has been linked to organizations funded through U.S. foreign aid.

Groups known to receive international support appeared at key locations during ICE operations. Their timing and positioning aligned with enforcement activity and public disruptions.

Law enforcement maintained a limited response. Public officials made statements supporting demonstrators. Organized groups operated freely and used the opportunity to carry out their objectives.

The events in Los Angeles were shaped by planning, outside coordination, and tactical execution.

A Power Struggle in Plain Sight

The situation in Los Angeles involves a direct conflict between federal, state, and local authorities. Each side is acting on its own agenda.

President Trump deployed the National Guard and placed Marines on standby. He cited federal law that permits action during active rebellion or obstruction of law enforcement. He ordered the deployment based on the violence during ICE operations and attacks on federal property.

Governor Gavin Newsom responded by calling the move illegal. He filed a lawsuit against the administration and stated that California did not authorize the deployment. His office claimed the federal action was political.

Mayor Karen Bass supported Newsom’s position. She stated that ICE operations were responsible for triggering public unrest. The LAPD has acknowledged the scale of the violence and stated that federal support helped secure certain zones in the city.

Members of Congress issued public statements. Some described Trump’s actions as authoritarian. Others described the riots as organized responses to federal overreach.

Public messaging has focused on blame and positioning. Meanwhile, law enforcement has struggled to maintain control of several areas. The conflict between government levels continues while the unrest spreads.

Revolution for Sale — How Looting and Lawfare Became a Career Path

Some individuals are treating riots as opportunities. In Los Angeles, participants arrived prepared to loot stores, destroy property, and film their actions. Designer shops were emptied. Businesses were damaged. Vehicles were burned.

One rioter was filmed throwing bricks at police vehicles. The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for help identifying him. Online users have already tracked several suspects using public footage and digital traces.

Organizations behind these actions are funded. CHIRLA and the Party for Socialism and Liberation receive money through government grants and private donors. USAID connections have also been reported. Protesters receive signs, instructions, and logistics support. Some are compensated. Others are long-term members of activist networks.

Legal groups are positioned to challenge law enforcement. Lawsuits are filed quickly. Media coverage follows arrests and use of force. These steps are part of a strategy that includes legal pressure, media messaging, and public disruption.

The goal of these networks is influence. The tactics involve property damage, court filings, and media framing. Participants are supported by structures designed to sustain prolonged activity in the streets.

Martial Law Next? Why the Gloves Should’ve Come Off Yesterday

Events in Los Angeles involved direct action against law enforcement and federal property. Agitators used lasers to target aircraft, blocked highways with barricades, and launched coordinated assaults. These actions followed a planned sequence and used specific tactics.

The 101 Freeway was blocked in both directions. Law enforcement reported being overwhelmed. Officers were injured. Patrol cars and federal buildings were damaged. Protesters operated in groups and used aggressive strategies.

The LAPD required outside support to contain the situation. Paintballs and non-lethal rounds were ineffective in many areas. Fires and assaults continued. The National Guard was deployed with armored vehicles and riot control teams.

Groups involved in the unrest prepared for escalation. They used equipment, fire, and physical blockades. Their activity showed organization and intent.

State officials issued statements against federal involvement. Their responses focused on political concerns while public safety deteriorated. Law enforcement remained under pressure.

City functions were disrupted. Federal agents operated under risk. Crowds remained active for extended periods. The conditions met established criteria for broader emergency authority.

Public leadership delayed action while violence spread. Local and state agencies debated control during a period of active crisis.

What to Do When This Comes to Your City — A Survivalist’s Playbook for Urban Unrest

Let’s get one thing straight: this isn’t over. What hit LA is already moving into other cities—Austin, San Francisco, Dallas. And it’s not staying blue-state. These people go where the cameras are. Where federal agents are. Where they can provoke a crackdown and spin it for political gain.

You can't rely on the state. Not the mayor. Not the governor. Not the feds—unless they’re acting under pressure. So here’s what you do when the “mostly peaceful” chaos lands on your street.

1. Get Your Perimeter Ready

• If you live in a major city or near a federal building, your home should already be hardened. Reinforce doors. Shatterproof film on windows. Floodlights. Security cams. Don’t advertise your politics—fly under the radar.

• No visible targets: no flag-waving out front, no bumper stickers. Blend in. Visibility makes you a target when mobs don’t care who you are.

2. Have a Get-Out Plan

• If you’re in a flashpoint area, don’t wait for the sirens. Have a route out of the city mapped and rehearsed. Keep the car gassed. Pack your bags with the essentials: comms gear, documents, meds, cash, tools.

• Know the choke points: bridges, tunnels, freeways. Rioters use them to trap traffic. Don’t get caught in your vehicle watching the livestream of your own ambush.

3. Arm and Train

• This isn’t about fantasy LARPing. This is about basic readiness. If you’re legally allowed, carry. At home, store with quick access.

• Train under stress. Don’t just shoot paper. Move, communicate, cover. Get your family on the same page—everybody has a role when it goes loud.

4. Don’t Trust the Narrative

• You won’t get the truth from the news. You’ll get distraction. Tune into alternative channels. Follow real-time sources. Know what’s happening in your area before it hits your door.

• Don’t rely on police scanners alone. Join local preparedness groups. Be part of a neighborhood watch that doesn’t just wave and text emojis.

5. Have Supplies for Lockdown

• Assume 72 hours of gridlock or worse. Food, water, power, meds, radios. If rioters block roads, stores won’t be restocked and 911 won’t show.

• Have fire extinguishers. Mobs love arson. If they torch your neighbor’s house, your plan better include more than dialing a dead phone line.

6. Stay Calm. Stay Ruthless. Stay Ahead.

• Panic is contagious. So is clarity. Your mindset is your first weapon. You don’t get to choose the timeline of these events—but you do choose whether you're caught flat-footed or leading your family out the back door ahead of the mob.

We live in a time where domestic unrest is state-funded, media-protected, and tactically coordinated. Don’t wait for someone to come save you.

You’re the plan.

Stay safe,

George