Today on Her Take, host Jillian Michaels leads a charged panel featuring Grant Cardone, Lindy Li, and Amy Dangerfield to unpack the escalating chaos in Los Angeles, triggered by rumors of ICE raids, sensationalized social media posts, and broader anxieties about immigration enforcement. The conversation critically examines the deployment of the National Guard by President Trump, the media’s conflicting narratives, and broader implications for American civil order and political strategy.
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The Flashpoint: ICE Raids and Viral Disinformation
The initial spark for the unrest was the fear of intensified ICE operations in Los Angeles. False reports of a raid at a Home Depot circulated widely, fueling panic. A viral video, misrepresented as showing ICE detaining a child, stoked further outrage. However, it was later debunked—a 27-year-old woman was mistakenly believed to be a child during a non-ICE police stop in Washington state.
Despite the clarifications by DHS and independent fact-checkers, these falsehoods fanned emotional flames and led to public outcry. The panel criticized the role of social media and progressive influencers in amplifying misinformation without verification.
Trump’s National Guard Order: Legal and Political Fallout
President Trump, citing mounting violence and overwhelmed law enforcement, authorized the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to LA—an unprecedented move without the governor’s request. This bypassed traditional federal-state protocols and was framed under the Posse Comitatus Act, raising legal and political concerns. California Governor Gavin Newsom denounced the move as unconstitutional and accused Trump of using the crisis as a political distraction.
Yet, footage and firsthand accounts detailed growing unrest: fireworks and projectiles hurled at police, vandalism, and widespread arson. LA Police Chief Jim McDonald confirmed law enforcement was overwhelmed and outgunned, echoing Trump’s justification for the Guard’s presence.
Media Spin vs. Ground Reality
The panel highlighted the discrepancy between media portrayals and on-the-ground footage. Legacy outlets such as CNN and ABC described the protests as “mostly peaceful” or even “fun,” despite scenes of burning vehicles, looting, and assaults on officers. In contrast, independent reporters and sources like the Free Press showed riot conditions unfolding before the Guard’s arrival.
The show dissected how mainstream media narratives often downplayed the severity of the situation, contributing to confusion and political gaslighting. Comparisons to January 6 surfaced frequently, with panelists arguing that the LA riots displayed more overt violence and chaos, despite being characterized differently by the press.
Illegal Immigration, Law and Order, and Public Sentiment
The discussion turned to the deeper issues of immigration policy and perceived lawlessness. Amy Dangerfield and Lindy Li, both legal immigrants, emphasized the insult felt by law-abiding immigrants witnessing law-breaking being seemingly rewarded. They underscored the need for strict enforcement, criticizing what they viewed as double standards and political exploitation of the immigration crisis.
The guests drew attention to the criminal background of many of those arrested during the raids—convicted felons, not families or children. This point was presented to debunk the emotional narrative of innocent people being targeted.
Grant Cardone’s Take: A Calculated Collapse?
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone introduced a provocative theory: the chaos is part of an orchestrated effort to devalue California real estate and drive out law-abiding taxpayers, facilitating a government-controlled “land grab.” He argued that mismanagement, rising crime, and bureaucratic overreach are not signs of incompetence but tactics designed to collapse the state’s tax base and bring in federal aid. Cardone accused Newsom and other state leaders of colluding with special interests and foreign entities, especially the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
This perspective was echoed with a breakdown of nonprofit groups like CHIRLA receiving taxpayer funds while allegedly organizing protests, as well as CCP-linked individuals financing pro-immigration activism. The panel claimed this revealed a broader agenda to destabilize communities for political and financial gain.
A Crisis or an Opportunity? The “Never Waste a Crisis” Doctrine
Both Amy and Jillian flagged the danger of manipulation during crises. They speculated that powerful entities may be leveraging the chaos to introduce technologies like Palantir for domestic surveillance under the guise of public safety. The timing, they noted, was “convenient” given recent opposition to such measures.
The concept that “two things can be true at once” became a recurring theme: the border crisis is real, and elite actors may simultaneously exploit it for control, surveillance, or financial motives.
Final Thoughts: Wake-Up Call for California and the Nation
As the episode closed, the panel called on viewers to resist passivity and register Republican—not necessarily as a partisan act, but as a protest against extremism and state failure. The consensus was clear: the LA riots reflect not just civil unrest but deeper failures of governance, media integrity, and immigration enforcement.
Jillian’s final message underscored the show’s core theme: Americans must do their own research, remain vigilant, and demand accountability—before their communities and freedoms are irreparably eroded.
Highlights & Standout Moments
1. Grant Cardone SLAMS LA Riots as Cover for California Land Grab
Grant Cardone exposes California’s so-called “incompetence” as something much darker: a strategic land grab to drive out law-abiding citizens, destroy property values, and centralize control. From migrant riots to taxpayer-funded activist groups with CCP ties, this isn’t random chaos—it’s calculated. Grant, Jillian, Lindy and Amy break down the real agenda behind the LA protests, the role of CHIRLA, and how federal money, environmental policy, and surveillance tech like Palantir are being weaponized against Californians.
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