Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a wild statement on Friday in the wake of the start of the anti-ICE rioting in her city, saying “We will not stand for this.” She didn’t mean they wouldn’t stand for the riots or obstructing law enforcement, she meant they wouldn’t stand for the ICE actions.
We will not stand for this. pic.twitter.com/Ug1CN4JKOz
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) June 6, 2025
This morning, we received reports of federal immigration enforcement actions in multiple locations in Los Angeles. As Mayor of a proud city of immigrants, who contribute to our city in so many ways, I am deeply angered by what has taken place. These tactics sow terror in our communities and disrupt basic principles of safety in our city. My Office is in close coordination with immigrant rights community organizations. We will not stand for this.”
She was ripped by Trump officials and many others over this incredible statement that many believe is encouraging the bad actions. She’s saying “we” will not stand for the enforcement of the law. It’s off the rails.
However, now, she’s issued another statement, and it looks like either she’s had a bit of a change of heart, or she’s fearing the feds. This is a 180 if there ever was a 180:
This is a difficult time for our city. As we recover from an unprecedented natural disaster, many in our community are feeling fear following recent federal immigration enforcement actions across Los Angeles County.
Reports of unrest outside the city, including in Paramount,…
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) June 8, 2025
This is a difficult time for our city. As we recover from an unprecedented natural disaster, many in our community are feeling fear following recent federal immigration enforcement actions across Los Angeles County.
Reports of unrest outside the city, including in Paramount, are deeply concerning. We’ve been in direct contact with officials in Washington, D.C., and are working closely with law enforcement to find the best path forward.
Everyone has the right to peacefully protest, but let me be clear: violence and destruction are unacceptable, and those responsible will be held accountable.
The “natural disaster” is presumably the devastating wildfires the L.A. area faced. Does Bass realize that she went too far or is she afraid the feds might hold her accountable? This statement comes after the reports about President Donald Trump calling in the California National Guard.
READ MORE: Read the Official WH Statement on Trump Deployment of National Guard to L.A.
While Mayor Bass is still speaking about fear of ICE actions, she’s now saying they are talking with the Trump team and working with law enforcement to “find the best path forward.” And on top of that, you finally see a condemnation of violence and destruction by the rioters, as well as saying people will be “held accountable.”
But it’s a little too little, too late. She can’t absolve herself from that horrible first statement or her failure to stand up for law enforcement in the face of attacks.
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