Gavin Newsom is absolutely seething over ICE and Border Patrol agents outside his tiny rally.
Gavin Newsom: And right outside, at this exact moment, are dozens and dozens of ICE agents.
Audience: [Booing]
Gavin Newsom: Donald Trump—you think it’s coincidental?
Audience: No!
Gavin Newsom: Donald Trump and his minions, Tom Homan, tough guy—cool they decided, coincidentally or not, that this was a location to advance ICE arrests.
What Happened
Governor Gavin Newsom launched his Election Rigging Response Act in Los Angeles—an initiative for redistricting aimed at countering Texas GOP efforts—when a dramatic moment unfolded outside:
Border Patrol agents, led by El Centro sector chief Gregory Bovino, showed up in tactical gear just outside the event, detaining several people—an appearance Newsom called a politically timed provocation.
Video footage showed heavily armed agents and a man being led away in handcuffs. Inside, Newsom highlighted the scene, declaring: “Dozens and dozens of ICE agents… we will not be intimidated!” San Francisco ChronicleThe Guardian
Newsom’s Response
After the event, Newsom labeled the agents’ presence as a stunt orchestrated by Donald Trump, accusing the administration of using intimidation tactics to disrupt California’s democratic efforts.
He added: “Wake up America… this is sick and pathetic.” His office echoed that tone on social media. San Francisco Chronicle
The Bigger Picture
Redistricting Wars: Newsom’s act is part of a growing redistricting showdown across states—he wants voters to approve temporary maps to counter Republican gains in 2026. The Guardian+1The Guardian+1
Federal Overreach Tensions: The incident underscores heightened clashes over immigration enforcement and the federal deployment of law enforcement in California. San Francisco ChronicleThe Guardian+1The Guardian+1
Why It Matters
Impact Area Significance
Political Theatre The Border Patrol’s appearance spoke volumes about escalating federal-state tensions.
Immigration Flashpoint Injected immigration enforcement into a redistricting discussion, amping up partisan stakes.
Democratic Messaging Reinforces Newsom’s “fight for democracy” framing—portraying California as battling over authoritarian tactics.
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