Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents just crashed a press conference in Los Angeles, held by California Governor Gavin Newsom, during his attempt to put the responsibility of redrawing Congressional districts back in the hands of partisans.
“We're here making Los Angeles a safer place. Since we won't have politicians that'll do that, we do that ourselves,” Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino told reporters outside the venue.
When informed that Governor Newsom was inside a building less than a hundred feet away, and asked if he had any message for the anti-Trump governor, Bovino replied, “Again, we're making Los Angeles and California a safer place. We're going to continue to do that, and they can take that one to the bank and cash it.”
BREAKING: Border Patrol has arrived outside of the downtown LA venue where Governor Newsom will be holding a press conference today & appears to have made at least one arrest. Chief Greg Bovino tells @FOXLA cameraman:
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) August 14, 2025
"We’re here making Los Angeles a safer place, since we don't… pic.twitter.com/RqrnnPu48U
When informed that ICE agents were operating just outside his venue, Newsom attempted to mask his discomfort with a performative display of resolve, accusing the Trump administration of deliberately staging ICE raids in front of the governor himself.
🚨 LMAO! Gavin Newsom just found out that there are “dozens” of ICE agents outside his “California Liberation Day” press conference and they are all furious. pic.twitter.com/iMiRbtmggS
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 14, 2025
President Trump is everywhere he looks 😂
“Right outside, at this exact moment, are dozens and…
LA Mayor Karen Bass was outraged when she was interviewed by reporters, telling them that it was impossible that the ICE operation's location was a coincidence. She accused ICE of wanting to "thumb their nose in front of the governor's face."
Some of the most heated comments from Mayor Bass that we’ve seen yet after Border Patrol crashed Newsom’s presser.
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) August 14, 2025
Remember, Chief Bovino/Border Patrol told @FoxNews just yesterday that he plans to “go even harder in LA” in response to Mayor Bass’ recent anti-ICE & BP comments. https://t.co/0XsmORQGJt