In a surprising turn of events, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass extended commendations to the Trump administration for its handling of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires earlier this year.
This acknowledgment stands in stark contrast to the criticism leveled by California Governor Gavin Newsom, a fellow Democrat, who has been vocally critical of the administration's approach.
As reported by Breitbart, Governor Newsom had previously expressed dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's handling of fire and water policies, particularly targeting Ric Grenell, the special envoy for special missions. Newsom accused the administration of neglecting federal lands in California, thereby exacerbating the spread of wildfires.
However, Mayor Bass, during an appearance on ABC News' This Week, diverged from Newsom's narrative, choosing instead to highlight the administration's effective response to the wildfires.
In the interview, ABC host Martha Raddatz questioned Bass about the administration's performance at the border. Bass responded, "Well, I will heap praise on the administration for the first six months in Los Angeles with the fires. If you ask me, is there anything that they have done good in terms of immigration? I dont know. I dont think so. I think that the viewpoint has been punitive, has been, lets make it as miserable as possible so that these people dont come."
Her remarks underscore a clear distinction between her views on the administration's wildfire response and its immigration policies.
Federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have been lauded for their swift action in removing hazardous waste and debris, achieving a level of efficiency unprecedented in previous wildfire incidents. This efficiency is a testament to the administration's commitment to addressing the immediate aftermath of natural disasters, a point that Mayor Bass was keen to acknowledge.
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