Los Angeles Mayor Criticized For Being Out Of Country

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass waits to speak during a news conference in Los Angeles, Jan. 24, 2023. Police in Los Angeles arrested a suspect following a break-in at Bass' home, early Sunday, Ap

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism from locals for being out of the country while wildfires are raging in her city. The Democrat was named by President Biden as part of a U.S. delegation to attend the inauguration of returning Ghanian President John Dramani Mahama in Accra, Ghana.

Residents, such as Rachel Darvish, who was forced to evacuate, expressed concerns about the mayor's absence during the crisis. Darvish questioned where the mayor was when decisions needed to be made regarding safety measures and evacuations.

Residents, like Rachel Darvish, questioned the mayor's absence during the crisis.

Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism for attending an inauguration in Ghana during wildfires.

Billionaire Rick Caruso criticized the city's response to the wildfires as mismanagement.

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso, who ran against Bass for mayor in 2022, criticized the city's response to the wildfires, labeling it as mismanagement. Caruso highlighted the lack of resources to combat the fires while the mayor was abroad.

Reports indicate that Bass is on her way back to California following the backlash. The situation has raised questions about leadership and crisis management in the city of Los Angeles.