The Department of Homeland Security has condemned Representative Maxine Waters for her recent confrontation with National Guard members deployed in Los Angeles amid ongoing protests.

Waters allegedly approached guardsmen on the street, questioning whether they intended to 'shoot' her, a claim she later clarified as a plea for nonviolence.

DHS officials assert that such interactions exacerbate tensions and urge elected officials to use their platforms to promote calm and constructive dialogue during periods of civil unrest.