Bulwark Takes Mayor Bass Slams Trump: “It Used to Be Called a Coup”
Jul 10, 2025
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins hosts Sam Stein and Lauren Egan to tackle pressing issues like ICE raids and National Guard deployment in her city. She discusses the authoritarian tactics that threaten local communities and civil liberties. Bass emphasizes the importance of engaging with media to fight misinformation and highlights the emotional toll of immigration policies on families. The conversation also sheds light on how local leaders can prepare for federal tensions and the surprising drop in crime rates, which challenges prevailing narratives.
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Federal Raids as Political Overreach
- Federal immigration raids in LA are a political show of force, overriding local authority without request or need.
- This aggressive tactic is meant to test if Americans will accept such federal overreach as the new normal.
Unexpected Raid Disrupts Recovery
- Mayor Bass describes the rapid turnaround from praising federal fire recovery to feeling betrayed by sudden immigration raids.
- She highlights how National Guard members are unwillingly pulled into political stunts, risking their livelihoods and education.
Preparing Cities for Immigration Raids
- Mayors should keep their cities united and provide legal resources and rights education to prepare communities for raids.
- Sharing knowledge and connecting with immigrant organizations strengthens resilience against federal actions.