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White House Slams Mayor Bass Over ICE Rhetoric

1/17/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House criticized Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for calling to remove ICE from the city, saying her rhetoric supports 'criminal illegal aliens'.
After an ICE raid in the Fashion District, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed concern about escalating violence and fear among residents.
Bass referenced fatal incidents involving ICE agents and condemned threats of military intervention.
The White House said Bass's statements increased assaults on ICE officers by 1,300%.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House criticized Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for calling to remove ICE from the city, saying her rhetoric supports 'criminal illegal aliens'.
After an ICE raid in the Fashion District, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed concern about escalating violence and fear among residents.
Bass referenced fatal incidents involving ICE agents and condemned threats of military intervention.
The White House said Bass's statements increased assaults on ICE officers by 1,300%.