TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida leaders condemned the protests in Los Angeles, highlighting a zero-tolerance stance on rioting and a agency dedication to regulation and order in Florida.
In line with a Fox Information report final week, almost 45 people— together with these with violent and drug-related offenses, had been arrested by ICE on Friday. In response, protesters reportedly gathered exterior a federal detention middle to demand their launch.
As tensions escalated, the Nationwide Guard was deployed to help native authorities. The protests spanned three days and turned violent, with clashes involving cops, street blockades, automobiles set on hearth, and different acts of civil unrest.
“Not stunning to see CA state officers dwelling in a leftist info bubble,” Gov. Ron DeSantis mentioned.
Not stunning to see CA state officers dwelling in a leftist info bubble.
Miami Seashore spring break is a good instance of responding to an issue and fixing it. https://t.co/cHfhhGxFZt
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) June 9, 2025
Miami-Dade Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez thanked DeSantis on social media, who mentioned there have been zero protests within the “pink state North Florida on the Gulf of America” Saturday.
“Thanks @GovRonDeSantis! We don’t mess around with insurrectionist in Florida or Miami-Dade!” Gonzalez mentioned.
Thanks @GovRonDeSantis! We don’t mess around with insurrectionist in Florida or Miami-Dade! 💪🏼
To these dwelling in States and Counties with weak governors and leaders who select to place you in harms manner for political clout, it may very well be so a lot better 😎🌴☀️ https://t.co/iGFW08VWVH— Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez (@RobJGonzalezFL) June 8, 2025
Florida Lawyer Normal James Uthmeier re-posted DeSantis spokeswoman Christina Pushaw, who mentioned “individuals are free to protest however rioting is illegitimate in Florida and can be handled accordingly.”
“@ChristinaPushaw is true, rioting is illegitimate in Florida and won’t be tolerated,” Uthmeier mentioned.
@ChristinaPushaw is true, rioting is illegitimate in Florida and won’t be tolerated. https://t.co/AUpz5VNTvI
— James Uthmeier (@JamesUthmeierFL) June 8, 2025
Sen. Jay Collins reminded people to “bear in mind the distinction between peaceable protests and rioting” as a protest is about for Monday afternoon in downtown Tampa.
“Florida will stand with our women and men in regulation enforcement,” Collins mentioned.
Bear in mind the distinction between peaceable protests and rioting.
Florida will stand with our women and men in regulation enforcement. @TampaPD @ChadChronister @GovRonDeSantis https://t.co/JhsjdRw2O9
— Jay Collins (@JayCollinsFL) June 8, 2025
Fox Information additionally reported “wild scenes of chaos” final week in Minneapolis and Bloomington, Minnesota.
“Beneath Walz, Minnesota has embraced far-left radicalism, harbors illegals, & chaos has ensued,” mentioned Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, who’s searching for the Republican nomination for the 2026 gubernatorial election.
To have secure communities, the regulation should be revered.
Beneath Walz, Minnesota has embraced far-left radicalism, harbors illegals, & chaos has ensued.
Beneath my management, Florida will NEVER cave to the woke mob, LAW & ORDER would be the customary & we’ll respect our regulation enforcement. pic.twitter.com/N4toJFgYVv
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) June 5, 2025
