dailyloe.com – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism after accusing wildfire victim Spencer Pratt of exploiting grief for his mayoral campaign. The remarks came as her campaign struggles ahead of the election. Bass’s comments drew outrage from critics who felt she was attacking a victim of the wildfire.
During an interview with MeidasTouch, Bass stated, “I feel like he’s exploiting the grief of people in the Palisades. And I think that’s reprehensible. He is about his own celebrity.” Critics quickly responded, emphasizing that Pratt lost everything in the fire.
Comments on social media condemned Bass for her remarks, with one user noting, “HE LOST EVERYTHING ALONG WITH FAMILY.” The fire devastated 36,000 acres in Los Angeles County, destroyed over 10,000 buildings, and resulted in at least 10 fatalities.
Another critic remarked, “My whole f—ing neighborhood burned down,” highlighting the seriousness of the situation. Richard Grenell, a former Trump administration official, also criticized Bass, calling her condescending.
Many users on X questioned Bass’s focus on Pratt rather than addressing the wildfire disaster. One user stated, “it’s because you handled our fires so miserably that Pratt came forward to right your wrongs.” Another comment pointed out Bass’s absence during the Palisades fire, saying, “Girl you were in Ghana during the Palisades fire.”
Critics argued that Bass’s attack on Pratt also insulted all victims of the fires. They pointed out that her attempt to downplay Pratt’s involvement was dismissive of the trauma experienced by those affected.
