VFAF's Lt. Col Berney Flowers appeared on Newsmax RE: LA Mayor Karen Bass

VFAF's Lt. Col Berney Flowers on Newsmax RE: LA Mayor Karen Bass - Veterans for America First 12/29/25

On December 29, 2025, Veterans for America First’s Lt. Col. Berney Flowers discussed the growing controversy surrounding Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and her recent remarks about the Latino community, ICE, and the rise of Latino hires within U.S. Border Patrol. Bass’s comments—reported as characterizing the trend as “sad” and tying it to economic desperation—drew sharp criticism from federal officials and others who argued the remarks were insensitive, divisive, or unfairly framed Latino agents as acting against their own communities. During the Newsmax appearance, Flowers emphasized that immigration enforcement and border security are not “anti-Latino,” arguing instead that lawful enforcement protects communities on both sides of the border while recognizing the real economic pressures driving recruitment. The exchange underscored how immigration policy remains a politically and culturally sensitive issue in Los Angeles, particularly within Latino communities navigating competing concerns about economic opportunity, public safety, and federal enforcement priorities.