Los Angeles riots: MAGA boxer Ryan Garcia who praised and voted for Donald Trump now slams him for ICE raids

Boxer Ryan Garcia, who was once one of Donald Trump's most vocal celebrity supporters, is now publicly speaking out. His abrupt shift occurred following the president's aggressive ICE raids in Los Angeles.

How did his stance shift?

MAGA-aligned boxer Ryan Garcia has condemned the former president's harsh ICE raids in Los Angeles. Citing his own Mexican heritage and immigrant roots, Garcia condemned the crackdown as inhumane, arguing that immigration policy should be tough without sacrificing compassion or tearing families apart.

Garcia previously visited Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, where he shadowboxed for him and hailed him as "the best president." On social media, he even wrote, "I love you, Trump," and in other posts, he vehemently defended him.


He, however, attacked President Trump on Thursday in response to his contentious immigration crackdown that has triggered protests in Los Angeles and in which Trump has called in the National Guard, a move that critics have criticized as a significant, unnecessary, and polarizing escalation.

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Ryan Garcia posted on X, the former Twitter, saying, "I may have voted for Trump, but I can't stay silent about what's happening with ICE in L.A."

How did Garcia defend immigrants?

The pugilist, who was born and raised in Victorville, whose grandparents were Mexican, said, "These aren’t just ‘illegals’ or statistics they’re people." He frequently wears both the Mexican and American flags when he enters the ring.

"Devoted immigrants, particularly Mexicans, who contribute to our communities, raise families, pay taxes, and are a part of the people we care about," Garcia went on. "Taking them from their homes is painful; it's not just policy." He asserted that humanity can be maintained while having borders.

FAQs

Why is Ryan Garcia criticizing Donald Trump now?
He's outraged by Trump's ICE raids in Los Angeles, calling them painful and inhumane.

Didn't Garcia support Donald Trump?
Yes, he supported Trump and even paid him a visit, but he says he can't stay silent any longer.