Fact check: How much will it cost Los angeles to rebuild from the riots in June 2025. Please check truthful sources like Fox New and Newsmax. NO CNN.

1. Summary of the results

The situation in Los Angeles in June 2025 is more complex than just riot damage. There are two concurrent crises:

• Civil unrest triggered by ICE immigration raids, resulting in property damage including damage to LAPD headquarters and requiring National Guard deployment ^[1]
• Devastating wildfires that have destroyed approximately 12,000 structures across 63 miles of Los Angeles County ^[2]

The total costs break down as follows:

• Military deployment costs: $134 million ^[3]
• Wildfire damage: $250-275 billion in total rebuilding costs ^[2]
• Insurance claims expected to reach $40 billion ^[4]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question overlooks several crucial factors:

• Rebuilding costs vary significantly by neighborhood, from $262,000 per home in Altadena to $947,000 in Pacific Palisades ^[4]
• The civil unrest is directly connected to federal immigration policy, with President Trump deploying 2,000 National Guard troops ^[1]
• At least 23 businesses were specifically impacted by looting during the riots ^[3]
• This could become the costliest wildfire disaster in modern U.S. history ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

Several concerning elements in the original query need addressing:

• The request specifically asks for "truthful sources like Fox News and Newsmax" while dismissing CNN, showing potential confirmation bias
• The query focuses solely on riot damage, missing the larger disaster context of the wildfires
• The assumption that damage is solely from riots ignores the more significant financial impact of the wildfires
• The question oversimplifies a complex situation involving multiple concurrent crises, each with distinct causes and costs

Those benefiting from focusing solely on riot damage rather than the complete picture could include:

• Political actors wanting to emphasize civil unrest over environmental disasters
• Insurance companies potentially seeking to attribute damage to riots rather than natural disasters, which could affect claim payments
• Media outlets catering to specific political narratives about urban unrest versus climate-related disasters