Representative Maxine Waters directly challenged ICE agents and National Guard troops during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. The California congresswoman questioned the armed federal presence in her district, famously declaring, while attempting to enter a federal building to check on arrested union leader David Huerta. Was this a coordinated publicity stunt made by Waters?
Waters Confronts Federal Agents During LA Protests
Representative Maxine Waters made headlines when she directly confronted ICE agents and National Guard troops during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. The confrontation escalated when Waters attempted to enter the Los Angeles Federal building to check on union boss David Huerta, who had been arrested, only to be denied entry by security personnel.
During the heated exchange, Waters questioned the armed agents about their presence and authority. “Why do you have guns? What are you going to do, you going to shoot some kid who’s afraid of you and runs? You going to shoot an elected official? If you shoot me, you better shoot straight,” Waters boldly stated to the federal agents.
Maxine Waters ” I came to use my congressional authority.”
He said not today, Satan.
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— Sassafrass84 (@Sassafrass_84) June 8, 2025
Federal Authority vs. Local Governance
Waters specifically criticized President Trump for deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles without consulting the governor. “I don’t know why you’re in my city. The governor was not contacted. This is Trump, and his outrageous attempt to not only target our sanctuary city but to frighten us and intimidate us,” Waters declared during the confrontation.
When attempting to enter the federal building to check on Huerta’s status, Waters was stopped by a guard who informed her, “The lobby is secured to all visitors.” The denial of entry to a sitting congresswoman raised questions about federal building access protocols and congressional oversight capabilities.
BREAKING
Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters is now verbally harassing our brave National Guard
This is how Democrats treat how troops
SHE SHOULD BE EXPELLED pic.twitter.com/AeBxHcxRvv
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) June 8, 2025
Waters Defends Constitutional Rights
Following the confrontation, Waters took to social media to emphasize her plea for non-violence and the protection of constitutional rights. She framed her actions as part of her congressional duties to ensure the safety and rights of individuals like David Huerta, highlighting the oversight role of Congress in relation to federal law enforcement.
Waters’ statement, “This is wrong, and I hope that none of you will use those guns to shoot anybody. There’s no reason to shoot anybody,” reflected concerns about potential excessive force during immigration enforcement operations. The congresswoman’s public stance against what she characterized as intimidation tactics has galvanized both supporters and critics in the ongoing national debate over immigration policy enforcement.
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