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Doechii Criticizes Trump’s Use of ‘Military Force’ Against Protesters
- At the 2025 BET Awards held Sunday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Doechii received the award recognizing her as the top female artist in hip hop.
- Her acceptance speech responded to protests sparked last week by immigration raids in Los Angeles and President Trump's deployment of the National Guard.
- During her speech, Doechii condemned the military presence against protesters, called the attacks ruthless, and highlighted communities' fear and chaos.
- She stated that Trump has deployed the military to suppress protests and encouraged the audience to reflect on what kind of government relies on armed forces to respond whenever citizens exercise their right to demonstrate.
- Doechii's speech spotlighted issues affecting Black, Latino, trans communities, and others, emphasizing a call to stand together against hate and live in hope, not fear.
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