US Border Patrol agents were prominently present outside an anti-Trump rally organised by California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles on Thursday.
The agents made at least one arrest. Governor Newsom, who is speculated to have presidential aspirations and has emerged as one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump , held the event, which he termed "Liberation Day," to announce plans to counter the GOP’s redistricting efforts in Texas. In a social media post shortly before the rally, Newsom anticipated that "Donald Trump and [Texas Governor] Greg Abbott are going to have a very bad day today."
A video captured by local affiliate Fox 11 and obtained by Fox News displayed what appeared to be over a dozen armed and masked Border Patrol agents positioned just outside the rally. The agents were seen escorting a man away in handcuffs as onlookers protested angrily.
Speaking to Fox 11, Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino explained, "We’re here making Los Angeles a safer place." He added, "Since we won’t have politicians who will do that, we do that ourselves. So, that’s why we’re here today. As you can see, already making it a safer place." The Border Patrol chief further stated, "We’re glad to be here, not going anywhere." When asked about his message to Newsom, Bovino responded, "Again, we’re making Los Angeles a safer place, we’re going to continue to do that, and they can take that one to the bank and cash it."
In reaction to the presence of federal agents, Newsom’s office sent a statement in all-capital letters to Fox News Digital: "WE WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY WEAK LITTLE DONALD TRUMP, THE CRIMINAL PRESIDENT!" During the event, Newsom’s press team posted on X, stating "TRUMP’S PRIVATE ARMY IS ILLEGALLY ON PRIVATE PROPERTY!!!!"
In his remarks, Newsom acknowledged the federal agents, saying, "Right outside at this exact moment are dozens and dozens of ICE agents ." He further commented, "Do you think it's coincidental? Donald Trump and his minions, Tom Homan, tough guy. Decided, coincidentally or not, that this was a location to advance ICE arrests. Indiscriminate? Perhaps. We'll find out later."
"Wake up, America. this is a serious moment. Wake up to what's going on. Wake up to the fear, anxiety. Wake up to what's happening. Not just here in Los Angeles, where we saw our streets militarised, where we saw our due process rights thrown out the window," he said. "That's Trump's America. That's the moment we're living in. So, these are sober times."
The agents made at least one arrest. Governor Newsom, who is speculated to have presidential aspirations and has emerged as one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump , held the event, which he termed "Liberation Day," to announce plans to counter the GOP’s redistricting efforts in Texas. In a social media post shortly before the rally, Newsom anticipated that "Donald Trump and [Texas Governor] Greg Abbott are going to have a very bad day today."
A video captured by local affiliate Fox 11 and obtained by Fox News displayed what appeared to be over a dozen armed and masked Border Patrol agents positioned just outside the rally. The agents were seen escorting a man away in handcuffs as onlookers protested angrily.
Border Patrol agents launch immigration raid…right outside Gavin Newsom rally in LA
— RT (@RT_com) August 14, 2025
Gavin’s supporters aren’t pleased
‘What the F**K is wrong with you?...you’re f**king COWARDS!’ pic.twitter.com/2clcudvf3E
Speaking to Fox 11, Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino explained, "We’re here making Los Angeles a safer place." He added, "Since we won’t have politicians who will do that, we do that ourselves. So, that’s why we’re here today. As you can see, already making it a safer place." The Border Patrol chief further stated, "We’re glad to be here, not going anywhere." When asked about his message to Newsom, Bovino responded, "Again, we’re making Los Angeles a safer place, we’re going to continue to do that, and they can take that one to the bank and cash it."
In reaction to the presence of federal agents, Newsom’s office sent a statement in all-capital letters to Fox News Digital: "WE WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY WEAK LITTLE DONALD TRUMP, THE CRIMINAL PRESIDENT!" During the event, Newsom’s press team posted on X, stating "TRUMP’S PRIVATE ARMY IS ILLEGALLY ON PRIVATE PROPERTY!!!!"
TRUMP’S PRIVATE ARMY IS ILLEGALLY ON PRIVATE PROPERTY!!!! WE WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY THIS WEAK LITTLE MAN!!! https://t.co/13nJL6JRvG
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) August 14, 2025
In his remarks, Newsom acknowledged the federal agents, saying, "Right outside at this exact moment are dozens and dozens of ICE agents ." He further commented, "Do you think it's coincidental? Donald Trump and his minions, Tom Homan, tough guy. Decided, coincidentally or not, that this was a location to advance ICE arrests. Indiscriminate? Perhaps. We'll find out later."
"Wake up, America. this is a serious moment. Wake up to what's going on. Wake up to the fear, anxiety. Wake up to what's happening. Not just here in Los Angeles, where we saw our streets militarised, where we saw our due process rights thrown out the window," he said. "That's Trump's America. That's the moment we're living in. So, these are sober times."
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