Reaction from inside the venue:https://t.co/JKKN10FqTz
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) August 14, 2025
"Do you think it's coincidental?"
During a press conference about efforts to block GOP-led redistricting efforts in Texas, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said "Donald Trump and his minions" sent "dozens and dozens of ICE agents" outside of the event. https://t.co/cmX1lQuLpq pic.twitter.com/7ojQJD1bYm
— ABC News (@ABC) August 14, 2025
At least one arrest confirmed.
“U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino said agents were conducting ‘roving patrols’ in the area. Bovino confirmed to CBS Los Angeles that one person was arrested outside the museum.” https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/border-patrol-gov-gavin-newsom-news-conference-los-angeles/
Bovino’s quote:
“We’re here making Los Angeles a safer place. Since we won’t have politicians that will do that, we do that ourselves.” https://www.foxnews.com/politics/u-s-border-patrol-agents-make-arrest-outside-gavin-newsom-anti-trump-rally
Newsom’s response:
“Right outside, at this exact moment, are dozens and dozens of ICE agents… Do you think it’s coincidental?” https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/ice-sure-picked-a-convenient-spot-for-its-latest-raid/ar-AA1KxVuj
Mayor Bass called it a provocation:
“There is no way this was a coincidence… They decided they were going to come and thumb their nose in front of the governor’s face.” https://www.aol.com/news/los-angeles-mayor-calls-federal-214251000.html