There are a lot of hot takes going around Monday and Tuesday about the Los Angeles riots, and the ICE raids that allegedly caused them (or was it President Trump's sending in the National Guard), happening on what used to be Mexican soil. Yes, it was Mexican soil a long time ago. The rioters are burning American flags in the street and on the roofs of burning cars while waving Mexican flags. It must be because of their deep Mexican roots, even though ICE isn't targeting Mexicans. We've had illegal immigrants from Central America, Africa, and China cross the Southern border.

Former Univision anchor María Elena Salinas was a guest on CNN talking about how deep the roots of some of the Mexican-Americans in California run, going so far as to say that "all of the Southwest is Mexico." Well, not for quite some time.

All of the Southwest is America … we even have a New Mexico.

If this rioting is all based on Mexican pride, then why have so many Mexicans illegally crossed the border to get to the United States?

 {ai:summary}<p>Recent riots in Los Angeles have sparked debate about their causes, with some attributing them to ICE raids and others to President Trump's National Guard deployment. Rioters have been seen burning American flags while waving Mexican flags, highlighting tensions around immigration and identity.</p><p>Former Univision anchor María Elena Salinas stated that "all of the Southwest is Mexico," prompting backlash as many argue that California and other territories became part of the U.S. following historical conflicts. The discussions reflect ongoing complexities surrounding immigration and national identity. #illegals</p>

Former Univision Anchor: ‘All of the Southwest Is Mexico’

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