LA Mayor Demands ICE Raids Stop; Border Patrol Chief Responds

MacArthur Park Immigration Raid

• 🚨 Heavily armored Border Patrol officers descended on MacArthur Park in Los Angeles with federal agents on horseback and military vehicles.
• ⚠️ Community activists and neighbors rushed to the park, with some reporting military personnel pointing guns and yelling at them to leave.
• 🗣️ LA Mayor Karen Bass arrived on the scene and was seen pleading with officials on the phone to stop the operation.
• ❓ Homeland Security would not confirm or deny arrests, and Fox 11 observed no arrests during an hour of coverage.

Border Patrol Chief's Response to Mayor Bass

• 😠 Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bevino stated that the federal government is not leaving LA and does not work for Mayor Bass.
• 📢 He asserted that their mission would continue until accomplished and that officials should "get used to" these operations, implying they will become normal.
• 🚫 Mayor Bass rejected this, stating she would "never" get used to it and that it felt like a federal takeover, questioning the belief in democracy.

Title 8 Mission and CBP1 App

• 🎯 Chief Bevino clarified the goal was to pursue the Title 8 mission, which involves arresting illegal aliens.
• 📱 He promoted the CBP1 app, suggesting illegal aliens use it to self-deport with assistance, or face arrest.
• ⚠️ Bevino also highlighted a 500% increase in assaults against Border Patrol agents and law enforcement, attributing it to politicians and extremists.

Governor Newsom's Stance

• 📢 Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the raid as a "disgrace" and "theater," calling it a message from the Trump administration.
• 🤝 He stated that the Border Patrol chief works for the people as a public servant, not the other way around.

Wildfire Recovery and Funding

• 🔥 Governor Newsom marked six months of wildfire recovery, crediting the Trump administration for rapid rebuilding efforts.
• 💰 He is seeking $40 billion from the federal government for recovery, with a focus on aid for individuals who lost homes and businesses.
• 🇺🇸 Discussions about disaster relief funding for California and other states are ongoing, with potential inclusion in larger bills.