Busted: LA Sheriffs Post About Iranian ‘Victims,’ Then Scramble to Delete—Too Late, We Got the Screenshots
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department found itself in hot water early Sunday, posting a message expressing sympathy for “victims” of recent bombings in Iran, only to delete it in a frantic scramble—too late, as screenshots preserved the evidence. Twitchy’s Grateful Calvin reports that the original post from @LASDHQ read, “Our hearts go out to the victims and families impacted by the recent bombings in Iran,” a statement that sparked immediate backlash given the context of President Trump’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Catturd2 on X flagged the deletion, posting, “WTF? VERY IMPORTANT,” with a link to the original, while MyGSDog_HavoK added, “LA County Sheriff should be ashamed of themselves,” sharing a screenshot of the post alongside an image of Sheriff Robert Luna’s refusal to comply with mass deportation efforts. The scene, unfolding as anti-ICE protests rage across the U.S., shows a department caught off guard by public reaction. Streifel_v on X noted the irony, “They deleted it fast after realizing the optics,” highlighting the rushed cover-up.
Hey, what happened to your thoughts and prayers for the ‘victims’?
The edited post was not going well for the LA County Sheriffs either, so it wasn’t long before they deleted that, too.
The post, which also mentioned increased patrol checks at places of worship due to the overseas event, was seen as tone-deaf amid Trump’s hardline stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The backlash was swift, with social media users questioning the department’s priorities, especially as violent mobs assaulted Border Patrol in nearby Maywood and Bell. The screenshots, now circulating widely, reveal a moment of misjudgment, with critics arguing it reflects a “woke” agenda.
And they also did this which is still online:
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) June 23, 2025
This isn’t just about a deleted tweet—it’s about a sheriff’s office under scrutiny. The evidence, preserved in real-time, poses a question for America: whose side are they on? For the LA Sheriff’s Department, it’s a morning of damage control; for the nation, it’s a test of accountability.
Author’s Reflection: The insights here are my own, drawn from the unfolding events and public outcry. This article seeks to present the facts and reactions without picking a side, urging readers to consider the broader implications of this critical juncture.
Natalie D. is an American conservative writer! Natalie has described herself as a polemicist who likes to “stir up the pot,” and does not “pretend to be impartial or balanced, as broadcasters do,” drawing criticism from the left, and sometimes from the right. As a passionate journalist, she works relentlessly to uncover the corruption happening in Washington.She is a “constitutional conservative”.
