Kendall Jenner Speaks Out: Join the Woke Revolution Amid LA's Political Upheaval
EXCLUSIVE: Kendall Jenner and Celeb Pals Eva Longoria, Chrissy Teigen Join Forces Against Trump's ICE Raids
The streets of Los Angeles are ablaze with protests over President Donald Trump's latest move – deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to the city amidst outrage over his order for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. And now, some of Tinseltown's biggest stars have joined the fray.
Kendall Jenner Weighs In
Supermodel Kendall Jenner has taken to her Instagram Stories to share a passionate plea in support of the Los Angeles Immigrant Community Resources organization. The 26-year-old beauty urged her followers to get involved and spread awareness about the crisis unfolding in their city.
"LA, it's time to mobilize all of our community," she posted, linking to the org's social media handle. "Your actions do make a difference. Do your part as we look out for each other."
Eva Longoria Takes Aim at Trump
Meanwhile, actress Eva Longoria has been vocal about her disgust with Trump's policies, reposting a scathing tweet from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his threat to deploy active-duty marines into the area. Longoria, known for her outspoken views on social issues, even shared a video of singer Gloria Estefan talking about the issue and a clip of a mother being separated from her child due to the raid.
Newsom's tweet read: "Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's vows to deploy active-duty Marines into Los Angeles is degranged behavior – it's Un-American." Longoria added her own commentary, slamming Trump's actions as "depraved."
Chrissy Teigen Weighs In With a Side of Sarcasm
Sports Illustrated swimsuit alum Chrissy Teigen shared a series of Instagram posts expressing her outrage over the raids and the allocation of resources towards them. The 34-year-old star even questioned why more wasn't being done to help those in need.
"Is it too much to ask for a President who doesn't prioritize deporting innocent people over feeding the hungry?" she mused. Teigen also shared an 'I [love] LA' logo, linking to an event called the No Kings mass protest on June 14.
A Complicated History of Activism
Teigen has had a complicated history with activism – emerging as a prominent voice of opposition to Trump in his first term, but facing criticism for her own past actions. In 2011, it was revealed that she had repeatedly encouraged then-teen Courtney Stodden to take her own life.
Violence Erupts on the Streets
The weekend saw numerous flashpoints of violence in Southern California as tensions boiled over between protesters and immigration officials. A skirmish broke out near a Home Depot in Paramount, with authorities deploying tear gas, pepper balls, and explosives against protesters who fought back with rocks and cement.
A Timeline of Chaos
The West Coast has seen some of its most chaotic times since the riots following the Rodney King case verdicts in April 1992. Immigration authorities conducted sweeps near the Home Depot and in the fashion district section of Los Angeles, arresting over 100 immigrants on Trump's order.
Among those taken into custody was a union leader accused of impeding law-enforcement as he protested ICE's actions. The White House defended Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard, stating that it would not hesitate to use them "to address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester."
California Governor Fires Back
Newsom fired back at Trump, calling his words "purposefully inflammatory." "It's Un-American to promise violence and deployment of active-duty troops against American citizens exercising their First Amendment rights," he tweeted.
TheScholarlyNote.com brings you the latest updates from Los Angeles as this developing story continues. Stay tuned for more on Kendall Jenner, Eva Longoria, Chrissy Teigen, and the ongoing protests against Trump's ICE raids.