> Mayor Karen Bass, as if an interloper in her own city, rushed to MacArthur park in her own SUV motorcade and asked the feds to leave. Bass told the Los Angeles Times that the feds needed “to leave and they need to leave right now, they need to leave because this is unacceptable.”
> The uniformed military I’ve spoken to seem to agree with her. https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/exclusive-operation-excalibur-in
#KarenBass #MayorBass #LAMayor #ICEMorons #ICEThugs #ICEEfficiency
#KenKlipperrstein
/HT #RebeccaSolnit FB
Exclusive: Operation Excalibur in Los Angeles Was Show of Force

Leaks from military's LA deployment reveal Coca Cola vs. Pepsi rivalry, sweaty guardsmen, and abject failure

Ken Klippenstein
LA's Mayor Bass of USA seems like the Ahn Gwi-ryeong of South Korea:
> A large presence of federal agents surrounded MacArthur Park during the late morning hours of Monday, July 7, 2025.
> LA Mayor Karen Bass arrived at the scene, said the incident was "unacceptable," and told the demanded their withdrawal.
> No one was detained during the operation.
https://www.ktvu.com/news/ice-operation-macarthur-park-july-7-2025
#MayorBass #LAMayor #ICEThugs
#AhnGwiRyeong
> 'We had to stop this': Woman who grabbed South Korean soldier's gun
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg1m423vvmo
ICE in LA: Mayor Bass confronts federal agents in MacArthur Park, demands withdrawal

Federal agents conducted a federal immigration sweep at MacArthur Park in LA's Westlake District late Monday morning.

KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

This morning, Mayor Bass and public safety leaders will outline plans ahead of this weekend’s protests.
Resources are being redeployed to keep Angelenos safe.

Mayor Bass:
“Violence and vandalism are unacceptable. Protestors and police must be protected.”

#LA #MayorBass

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is on MSNBC right now, explaining that the military was unnecessary and inflammatory.

“I don’t think there is a crisis happening here at all.”

#MayorBass #LAProtests

#politics #trump #alt #authoritarism #protests #justice #rights #peacefulprotests #mayorbass #marines #setup #chrismurphy #trap

Heather Cox Richardson 5/9/2025
Trap The BBB “gives the government the resources to do this in dozens of cities at once. So if you don't like what's happening in LA, it's coming to your town if the bill passes.”

Mayor Bass Responds to Immigration Raids & Unrest

Mayor Bass is actively monitoring federal immigration operations in L.A. and reports of unrest in areas like Paramount. She’s been in direct contact with D.C. officials, LAPD, labor, and immigrant rights leaders.

“This is a difficult time. As we recover from disaster, fear is rising. Protest is a right—but violence and destruction will not be tolerated.”

#LosAngeles #Immigration #MayorBass #Paramount #LAPD

Mayor Karen Bass on Trump deploying National Guard to L.A.:

“Deploying federal troops after raids is a chaotic escalation. Fear is real in our neighborhoods. I urge protestors to remain peaceful. L.A. stands with all who call this city home.”

#LosAngeles #MayorBass #Trump #NationalGuard

Tomorrow, Mayor Bass is set to announce a new exec order to boost film jobs in L.A. 🎬

Easier shoots, lower cost, more access to iconic spots like Griffith & the Port 📍
She’s also pushing for bigger state tax credits to keep productions in Cali 💵

#FilmLA #MayorBass #Hollywood