California Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters is under fire once again—this time for aggressively confronting armed ICE agents and National Guard troops during anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles. In a shocking public outburst, Waters questioned whether federal officers planned to “shoot an elected official,” drawing harsh criticism for inflaming tensions and undermining law enforcement during a national immigration crisis.
Waters Harasses Federal Agents at Federal Building
Footage from the protests shows Waters confronting armed officers outside the Los Angeles Federal building, demanding answers about their presence and authority in her district. She even attempted to storm the building to check on union boss David Huerta, who had been arrested earlier—only to be denied entry by security.
Waters lashed out, saying:
“Why do you have guns? What are you going to do, shoot some kid who’s afraid of you? You going to shoot an elected official? If you shoot me, you better shoot straight.”
Critics say her behavior was reckless, especially during an already volatile standoff. Rather than calm tensions, Waters escalated them, turning a law enforcement operation into a political circus.
🚨 LMAO! So Rep. Maxine Waters just tried to storm into an LA federal building to check on a person who was swooped up in an ICE raid..
The federal agent tells her NO and CLOSES the door in her face 🤣
"Excuse me, I need to get in! I need to get in!"pic.twitter.com/gaodbsYxUg
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 8, 2025
Democrats Defend Lawbreakers, Not Law Enforcement
Waters’ outburst was followed by an accusation against President Trump, calling the federal deployment “an outrageous attempt to intimidate and target our sanctuary city.” She claimed Governor Gavin Newsom was not consulted, ignoring the fact that federal immigration enforcement is not subject to local veto.
ET Waters: “I need to get in!”
Police officer: "Nope"
*slams door*
HAHA 🤣 pic.twitter.com/rDDDIcFZj7
— Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 (@saras76) June 8, 2025
Her defense of sanctuary city policies comes as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to remove criminal illegal immigrants and restore control over America’s southern border. While Trump moves to secure the nation, Waters and other Democrats appear more concerned with protecting lawbreakers than enforcing the rule of law.
A Dangerous Pattern of Anti-Police Rhetoric
Maxine Waters has a long history of inflammatory statements targeting law enforcement. This latest spectacle adds to a growing list of anti-cop, anti-Trump rhetoric that critics say emboldens radical protesters while putting officers’ lives at risk.
WATCH: Federal agents slam the door on Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters as she tried to enter a federal building in Los Angeles.
“Excuse me, I need to get in! I need to get in!”
*Feds Slam the Door on Her*
pic.twitter.com/CwALksBtZ5— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) June 8, 2025
Waters later posted online that she was merely “doing her duty” to protect detainees like Huerta. But with federal officers being blocked, insulted, and threatened by elected officials, conservatives are asking: Who is really trying to uphold public safety—and who is trying to destroy it?
#BREAKING 🔥🚨
Usual suspect Rep. Maxine Waters is now verbally harassing US National Guard.
She hates America, she is there to organize Mexican illegal cartels against American government and its people. pic.twitter.com/epCG9bblsY https://t.co/ak9QKQKNGl— Frankie™️🦅 (@B7frankH) June 8, 2025
As the Biden administration continues dismantling Trump-era border protections, Waters’ latest stunt is yet another reminder of how far radical Democrats are willing to go to shield illegal immigrants and obstruct federal law enforcement. The American people are watching—and they’re fed up.
Sources:
‘Fanning the flames’: Maxine Waters blasted for ‘defending’ LA protests | Sky News Australia
MAD MAXINE: Maxine Waters Harasses ICE Agents: ‘Are You Going To Shoot An Elected Official?’