Do not compare to [Donald] Trump and America, the US is a nation governed by the rule of law, where the judiciary plays a crucial role. Such a statement made today Levan Sanikidze, a member of the United National Movement.

“In America, have you seen masked individuals without identification numbers or badges, beating journalists? The masks were initially used by police or security personnel - sometimes by unidentified individuals. Why haven’t we seen Special Forces in masks? They’re used in many countries, right? But when misconduct occurs, it’s essential that individuals are identifiable - so the state can determine who they are and hold them accountable. If gangs were to commit violence, wouldn’t the Georgian Dream have a problem with masks?

You know what these masks are - everyone at rallies has seen them. We’re talking about 30-, 25-, even 18-year-old students in colorful masks… Now, let’s not compare to Trump and America. The US is a nation governed by the rule of law, where courts matter. I am sure these issues will be addressed there as well”, - said Levan Sanikidze.

On June 8, the US President, while responding to the recent developments in the Los Angeles, posted on Truth Social: “These Radical Left protests, by instigators and often paid troublemakers, will not be tolerated. Also, from now on, masks will not be allowed to be worn at protests”.