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Los Angeles Democratic mayor Karen Bass sparked controversy on social media this week after he tried to intervene in the ice sheet agents who carried out the immigration attack, calling it “outrageous” and “non-American.”
Bath, who has been a vocal opponent of the city’s immigration raid, appeared on the scene and asked to speak with the ice leaders during an operation near MacArthur Park on Monday.
“They need to leave, they need to leave now. They need to leave because it’s unacceptable!” said the bass on the scene.
Bass claimed on social media that there were kids playing in the park, and even during the day, the area was called a hotbed of homelessness and crime.
La Mayor Karen Bass tries to stop an ice raid on Monday (Getty)
“A few minutes ago, there were more than 20 kids playing, and then, the army passed,” Bass Posted on X. “The second time I heard about this, I went to the park to talk to the person in charge and told them that it needs to be over now. It’s absolutely outrageous.”
Bass’s action sparked immediate push from critics Social Media.
Republican Congressman Darrell Issa Posted on X.
Jeremy Redfern, communications director for AG James Uthmeier, Florida, said, “Democrats are not used to enforcing the law.” Posted on X. “But luckily, Karen was able to talk to the manager.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stands in front of the Border Patrol at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles on Monday, July 7, 2025. (Damian Dovarganes/AP Photo)
Republican Rep. Mike Collins Posted on X.
“If you do your job well, those guys don’t need to do theirs,” author Jim Treacher Posted on X.
“MacArthur Park is an evil, dirty, drug infestation, man sh-worthy Karen Bass,” actor James Woods Posted on X. “This miscellaneous loser will be happier in Cuba.”
“Yes…you’re full of sh-” Independent journalist Tayler Hansen Posted on X. “MacArthur Park is a fentanyl hub in Los Angeles, a safe haven for violent cartels and gangs. You should be strolling there without a safe place, maybe even strolling around a nearby alley…I’m sure you’ll be fine!”
“Propaganda Party Stunt Party”, conservative commentator Stephen L. Miller Posted on X.
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La Mayor Karen Bass spoke at a prayer vigil in the Great Park, and the curfew took effect after protests against federal immigration actions in Los Angeles after protests on June 10, 2025. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)
“Her city managed to issue 10 reconstruction permits to victims of the Palisade fire, but she is focused like a laser beam to protect MS-13 members,” said Bonchie, a Red Country writer. Posted on X. “Checkout.”
In addition to the influence of social media, Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino told Fox News that he was the official bass on the live phone when she asked to stop the raid.
“I don’t work for Karen Bass,” Bovino said. “It’s better to get used to us now because it’s going to be normal soon. We’ll go anywhere anytime we want in Los Angeles.”
Fox News Digital contacted Bass’ office for comment.
Louis Casiano of Fox News Digital contributes to this report
