Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) sparked fierce backlash from conservatives across social media after posting an explosive message directing federal immigration agents to leave Los Angeles during violent protests.
The California Democratic lawmaker posted a TikTok video Friday declaring “ICE get the f— out of LA so that order can be restored” as riots erupted over federal immigration enforcement operations in the city.
Torres, who was born in Guatemala and became a U.S. citizen in the 1990s, faced immediate criticism from conservative voices who accused her of encouraging violence against federal officers.
The congresswoman’s inflammatory statement came as protests against immigration raids transformed into violent confrontations with federal agents throughout Los Angeles.
Conservative reaction to Torres’ social media post spread rapidly across multiple platforms, with numerous influential voices condemning her language and position.
The conservative influencer account Libs of TikTok responded by highlighting Torres’ position, posting “This is a sitting member of Congress” on X.
Conservative influencer Paul Szypula escalated the criticism, writing “Torres is a sitting member of Congress and a complete lunatic” on the social media platform.
White House director of communications Steven Cheung characterized the congresswoman’s statement as “demonic possession” in his X post.
Conservative influencer Benny Johnson