The Los Angeles riots were not caused by the Rodney King verdict. The Los Angeles riots were caused by rioters

The Los Angeles riots were not caused by the Rodney King verdict. The Los Angeles riots were caused by rioters

Rush Limbaugh, a conservative radio host known for his controversial and often inflammatory statements, has been a vocal critic of the media's portrayal of the Los Angeles riots in 1992. Limbaugh has argued that the riots were not caused by the verdict in the Rodney King case, but rather by the actions of the rioters themselves.

In the aftermath of the Rodney King verdict, which acquitted four white police officers of beating a black motorist, Los Angeles erupted into violence and chaos. The riots, which lasted for six days and resulted in over 50 deaths and thousands of injuries, were widely seen as a response to the perceived injustice of the verdict.

However, Limbaugh has consistently pushed back against this narrative, arguing that the riots were not a spontaneous outburst of anger, but rather a calculated and premeditated act of violence. According to Limbaugh, the rioters were not motivated by a sense of injustice or a desire for social change, but rather by a desire to loot, vandalize, and cause chaos.

Limbaugh has pointed to the fact that many of the rioters were seen stealing televisions, electronics, and other luxury items, rather than protesting against police brutality or racial inequality. He has also highlighted the fact that much of the violence was directed at innocent bystanders, including Korean-American business owners who were targeted for their perceived wealth and success.