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The exchange underscores a broader failure of leadership from prominent Democratic figures like Bass, who seem more aligned with political narratives than the realities faced by American citizens. Her statement that "what they’re doing is working" at the border directly contradicts government data showing high numbers of encounters and known gotaways—roughly 20 million crossings in recent years.
This disconnect signals a dangerous willingness to ignore facts—particularly when they threaten the political narrative that border chaos is manageable or even beneficial. The interview ends with ABC’s acknowledgment that the border situation has “changed dramatically,” a silent rebuke to Bass’s denial and a recognition of the success of enforcement policies under President Trump.