During a recent segment on ‘Fox & Friends First,’ Fox News contributor Joe Concha raised the issue of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s refusal to comment on the Trump administration’s assertions about border success. The segment came as June data revealed the lowest border encounters in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) history, prompting questions about the administration’s effectiveness.
Bass, who has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration’s policies, chose not to address the claims, which led Concha to point out the disconnect between the data and the local government’s stance. The lack of a direct response from Bass has sparked discussions about the role of local officials in shaping public perception of federal policies.
Concha’s segment highlights the broader debate over immigration policy and the administration’s impact on border security. While the data suggests a significant decline in border encounters, the absence of a clear statement from Bass has left some questioning whether local leadership is aligning with federal claims or maintaining a critical stance.