Waymo Cars Set Ablaze Amid Escalating LA Protests Over Immigration Raids
So here’s what’s happening right now in Los Angeles, and it’s intense. We’re witnessing a highly volatile and unprecedented clash between federal authority and local governance, all ignited by a wave of protests against immigration raids. These protests, which started peacefully, have now escalated into violent confrontations—resulting in mass arrests, the deployment of the National Guard, and even attacks on technology, including the burning of Waymo self-driving cars.
Yes, you heard that right—Waymo cars, those quiet, sleek, autonomous vehicles you’ve seen cruising the streets, were set on fire during the chaos. At least two of them, confirmed by video footage, were covered in graffiti and engulfed in flames as demonstrators clashed with police near downtown LA. This attack on Waymo isn’t just about technology—it symbolizes a boiling frustration with systemic issues. The self-driving cars became collateral in a protest aimed at highlighting the perceived overreach of immigration enforcement and the militarized response to civil unrest.
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What’s also grabbing headlines is President Trump’s decision to override California Governor Gavin Newsom and deploy 2,000 National Guard troops under Title 10—without state consent. That’s significant because it marks the first time since 1965 a president has done this, bypassing the governor's authority. Governor Newsom is already pushing back hard, calling the deployment illegal, immoral, and unconstitutional. He’s preparing to sue the Trump administration, accusing the president of fueling the fire instead of calming tensions.
The situation downtown has deteriorated quickly. Police have used tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash-bangs to try and disperse crowds. Streets are shut down, parts of the 101 Freeway are closed, and there’s smoke rising from burned-out vehicles. What began as a protest over immigration raids has morphed into a broader statement against federal intervention, systemic injustice, and political overreach.
It’s not just about the raids anymore. People are protesting the military-like tactics used to suppress their voices. And while some came with peaceful intentions, others—what law enforcement refers to as "professional rioters"—have taken advantage of the chaos to incite violence and destruction. Elon Musk, always a wild card, even chimed in by reposting messages supporting Trump’s hardline stance. That move only added to the swirling mix of misinformation and public confusion.
And amid all this, Waymo vehicles—symbols of the future—were destroyed on the streets. It feels like a metaphor for the moment we’re in. A collision of progress and protest. Technology and politics. Autonomy and authority.
This moment in LA is about much more than the damage we’re seeing—it’s about power, control, and the very fabric of how civil liberties intersect with federal force. And right now, it’s unfolding live, one confrontation at a time.
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