Recent riots in Los Angeles are an example of "America Last" policies from California Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).
Britt joined Newsmax's "National Report" on Tuesday to discuss the recent violent riots in Los Angeles targeting law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.
Britt said, "We have to make sure that our law enforcement officers are supported. 'Back the Blue' is not just a saying, it is an action. And when we look at the ineffective and weak leadership of both the mayor and the governor, we have to show strength. The lawlessness across our nation will not stand."
Alabama's junior U.S. Senator described the Democratic response to the riots as "America Last."
"This is exactly what happens when you have a sanctuary city … And unfortunately, we see Democrats once again defending sanctuary cities, wanting to defund ICE, and you have Republicans standing up and wanting to not only defend ICE but defend our American citizens. This is the actual epitome of America First from President Trump's leadership and America Last from Gavin Newsom's," she stated.
Britt continued, "This is more of the same from the Democratic Party. I mean, you saw them defend a 'Maryland man' who was actually a man from El Salvador. They are more interested in defending a wife-beater who actually traversed our country, trafficking men, women, and children than they are standing up for law-abiding citizens … We are a nation of immigrants. We are also a nation of laws. The lawlessness will stand no more."
"This was the most litigated issue over the last four years. President Trump had a vision. He is putting that vision into reality. People want safe streets. They want stronger communities. They want to know when they tuck their child in at night, that that child is going to be safe the next day. He is making sure where we have criminal legal aliens, we are not only detaining them, but we are deporting them," she added. "Nobody has a right to be a United States citizen; this is a privilege. Obviously, it is one that creates our nation. But we're going to return to being actually a nation of laws, and I am so grateful for the strength that President Trump is showing. And when you have weakness shown by Gavin Newsom and the mayor and obviously, unfortunately, other representatives of that area, we will stand in the gap to make sure that our citizens are protected."
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