Mark Ruffalo, Kehlani, Pedro Pascal and Doechii among figures reacting to president’s mobilisation of military
People in Los Angeles: share your reaction to the protests and military mobilization
Celebrities have reacted to the ongoing tension in Los Angeles, calling out Ice officials and praising those protesting against them.
After a series of crackdowns targeting immigrant communities in the city, tensions reached fever pitch over the weekend with thousands of community members taking to the streets. Donald Trump has since mobilised marines and national guard members in a move that has further enraged locals.
The Oscar-nominated actor Mark Ruffalo posted a lengthy message on Instagram referring to the “oligarchy” that Americans now find themselves in. “You are pointing your guns in the wrong direction,” he wrote. “Can’t you see that maybe we are being tricked to tear each other apart while they rake it in?”
