LA Mayor Karen Bass Faces Backlash Over Africa Trip Amid Wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass admits her trip to Ghana during devastating wildfires was a mistake, as investigations are launched into city response.
In another interview with NBC Los Angeles, Bass conceded her Africa trip was "absolutely" a mistake and that she was working to regain the public’s trust after facing backlash for her botched response to the raging fires in her city last month.
LA Mayor Bass points fingers when grilled on Africa trip amid botched wildfire response
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The wildfires led to 29 deaths and the destruction of over 16,000 homes, causing many residents to lose all of their possessions, according to city data.
Mayor Says She’s Investigating Her Own Trip Abroad While Wildfires Destroyed Her City
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However, the level of preparation really didn't happen.
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Summary
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under scrutiny for attending the inauguration of Ghana's president during severe wildfires in her city. Despite alerts about fire dangers, Bass claims she was unaware of their severity before departing. With ongoing investigations into the city's firefighting response and criticism from residents and officials, Bass acknowledges the trip was a mistake, pledging to regain public trust in the aftermath of the disaster that destroyed thousands of homes and caused significant loss of life.
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