Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton on Saturday told Newsmax he criticized Los Angeles County officials for supporting restrictions on federal immigration agents wearing masks, calling the move “offensive” and warning it puts law enforcement at greater risk as attacks on federal officers rise.
“Look, the serious point is that we have to uphold the rule of law,” Hilton, a Republican, said on Newsmax’s “Saturday Report,” contending that Democratic leaders in California are “undermining the rule of law, undermining law enforcement.”
Federal officers have practical safety reasons for allowing agents to cover their faces, he added, faulting Gov. Gavin Newsom for not condemning Los Angeles’ rule…