LA Mayor Karen Bass attempted to stop an ICE raid on Monday (Getty)
"Minutes before, there were more than 20 kids playing — then, the MILITARY comes through," Bass posted on X. "The SECOND I heard about this, I went to the park to speak to the person in charge to tell them it needed to end NOW. Absolutely outrageous."
Bass’s actions sparked immediate pushback from critics on social media.
"If only Karen Bass worked as hard for fire victims in Los Angeles as she does criminal illegals," GOP Congressman Darrell Issa, who represents California’s 48th Congressional District, posted on X.
"Democrats aren’t used to seeing the law being enforced," Jeremy Redfern, communications director for Florida Republican AG James Uthmeier, posted on X. "But luckily, Karen was able to speak to the manager."
LA Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a prayer vigil in Grand Park as curfew goes in effect after days of protests in response to federal immigration operations in Los Angeles on June 10, 2025. (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
"Her city has managed to issue like 10 rebuilding permits for the victims of the Palisades fire, but she's focused like a laser beam on protecting MS-13 members," Red State writer Bonchie posted on X. "Checks out."
In addition to the social media fallout, Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino told Fox News that he was the official Bass spoke to on the phone at the scene when she demanded the raid be stopped.
"I don’t work for Karen Bass," Bovino said. "Better get used to us now, because this is going to be normal very soon. We will go anywhere, anytime we want in Los Angeles."
Fox News Digital reached out to Bass's office for comment.
Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano contributed to this report
Andrew Mark Miller is a reporter at Fox News. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to AndrewMark.Miller@Fox.com.
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