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Leavitt emphasized that these media outlets and platforms have a responsibility to mitigate the risk by removing such tracking apps—yet many continue to host or report on them, inadvertently aiding perpetrators of violence. She accused the media of turning a blind eye to the real victims—ICE personnel, migrants, and innocent bystanders—while sensationalizing threats and framing law enforcement in a negative light.
Furthermore, some media figures and analysts purportedly suggest that the rhetoric from lawmakers like Gavin Newsom or the framing of ICE as an “ally” of criminal gangs incites violence. This narrative fosters a climate where radicalized individuals see violence as justified against law enforcement and immigration officials.