“Riots in L.A., ICE Attacks, and a Leadership Meltdown — Who’s Really in Charge?” (Ep 450)

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“Riots in L.A., ICE Attacks, and a Leadership Meltdown — Who’s Really in Charge?”

This week on The Joey Hudson Show, we cut through the political spin and media noise to bring you the truth about what's happening on America’s streets — and in its highest offices.

TOP STORY: L.A. IN FLAMES AND NEWSOM SHRUGS
Los Angeles is under siege. Rioters have taken over the streets, federal immigration agents are being attacked, and California’s leadership is nowhere to be found. Governor Gavin Newsom? His response was to compare these violent protests to “celebrations” after an Eagles playoff win. Seriously. Joey unpacks the absurdity and explains why this downplaying of violence isn’t just ignorant — it’s dangerous. ICE agents doing their jobs were pelted with rocks and denied state-level backup. President Trump isn’t waiting around. He’s deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to restore order and do the job Newsom refuses to do.

REP. NORMA TORRES TURNS ON ICE
Things hit a new low when California Rep. Norma Torres posted “ICE get the f--- out of L.A.” on social media, further inflaming the situation. The backlash was swift, with conservatives calling for her resignation and accusing her of encouraging violence against federal agents. Joey dissects the growing divide between law enforcement and left-wing politicians.

BOOKER CALLS RIOTS 'PEACEFUL'
Over on Meet the Press, Senator Cory Booker called the L.A. riots “peaceful protests.” Never mind the shattered windshields, bloody agents, or graffiti calling to “Kill ICE.” Booker insists deploying the National Guard would escalate things. Joey exposes the hypocrisy and delusion of defending lawlessness under the banner of compassion.

MEDIA BIAS EXPLODES: TERRY MORAN’S MELTDOWN
ABC News anchor Terry Moran lost his grip, calling Trump and Stephen Miller “world-class haters” in a now-deleted social media post. The result? Suspension. Joey reviews Moran’s long history of antagonism toward the Trump administration and what this meltdown reveals about media bias at the highest levels. JD Vance and Karoline Leavitt chime in, and ABC scrambles to control the damage.

DNC INFIGHTING: KEN MARTIN VS. DAVID HOGG
In a bizarre twist, Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin was caught on a leaked Zoom call nearly in tears, venting that David Hogg is stealing his spotlight. Internal war is tearing apart the DNC as Hogg’s group targets Democrat incumbents. Joey explores how the Democrats’ identity crisis is weakening their ability to counter Trump in 2026.

BONUS: CHARLESTON NIGHTCLUB RAID SPARKS OUTRAGE
Joey wraps the show with the story of a major ICE raid on a Charleston-area nightclub linked to cartel operations and human trafficking. Over 80 illegal immigrants were arrested — including gang members and a murder suspect. But immigrant rights groups call the raid traumatic and dehumanizing. We examine both sides of the story and ask: where’s the line between justice and chaos?

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