Archive · 13 Jun 2025
LA Mayor Slams DHS Secretary's Description of City as 'A Lie'
The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, is upset with the head of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem.
Noem described Los Angeles as a 'war zone' after a short visit.
Mayor Bass says this is not true, pointing out that only a small part of the city has problems.
Bass added that she doesn't know the Kristi Noem she served with in Congress anymore.
Mayor Karen Bass strongly criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's description of Los Angeles.
Bass responded to Noem's characterization of LA as a 'war zone' following her brief visit.
Bass stated that Noem's depiction was a 'lie,' pointing out the limited area affected by unrest.
The Mayor expressed disapproval of Noem's actions during the senator's arrest earlier that day.
Bass, who previously served with Noem in Congress, said she no longer recognizes the Secretary.
- Who
- Mayor Karen Bass and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
- What
- Mayor Karen Bass criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's description of Los Angeles.
- When
- June 2025
- Where
- Los Angeles, California
- Why
- Bass disagreed with Noem's characterization of the city and her handling of the senator's arrest.
Mayor Karen Bass
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
City's Condition
Mayor Karen Bass
Noem's depiction of LA is inaccurate and harmful.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
DHS Secretary's description reflects concerns about city's unrest.
- Mayor
- Karen Bass
- DHS Secretary
- Kristi Noem
- Event
- Press Conference
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Description of LA
- 'War Zone' (Noem)
- Bass's Response
- Accusation of a 'lie'
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