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The interview highlighted a stark contrast between Bass’s rhetoric and the reality on the ground. ABC’s reporter openly acknowledged that border enforcement has dramatically improved under Trump, with data showing significant reductions in illegal crossings. Yet, Bass continued to deny the tangible progress, instead framing border measures as "punitive"—a politically motivated narrative rather than an accurate depiction of law enforcement efforts.
This denial ignores the critical role that enforcement plays in safeguarding communities. As Radit, the interviewer, pointed out, increased enforcement and strategic policies have been highly effective, yet Bass refused to concede any positive outcomes, highlighting a clear ideological opposition to border security measures.