Staff Reports
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s recent remarks are lighting up the political landscape in California and beyond. Against all odds, she has showered praise on President Donald Trump for his decisive actions during the California wildfires. Bass’s praise for Trump’s efforts stands in stark contrast to Governor Gavin Newsom’s relentless, baseless attacks on the Trump administration. This narrative shift reveals cracks in the Democratic facade, casting doubt on Newsom’s leadership and credibility.
While Newsom has been busy pointing fingers at Trump for his own failures in fire management, Bass is calling it like it is. Trump’s administration moved swiftly and effectively to tackle the disastrous wildfires, a fact that even a prominent Democrat like Bass can’t ignore. Her acknowledgment of Trump’s success highlights the governor’s utter lack of accountability in handling these natural disasters. It’s clear Newsom’s worn-out blame game just isn’t cutting it anymore, even among those in his own party.
Bass didn’t hold back when it came to blasting Trump’s immigration policies, but the story doesn’t end there. Her public recognition of Trump’s wildfire response cuts through the noise of Democratic talking points and exposes the harsh reality: Newsom’s leadership is floundering. Meanwhile, he falsely accuses Trump of undermining California’s environmental policies while failing to prioritize the needs of his own firefighting National Guard units. But facts are facts, and Bass’s comments blow apart Newsom’s desperate attempt to deflect blame.
Karen Bass Underminds Newsom’s Anti-Trump Narrative https://t.co/zk73vTP9ML
— Marlon East Of The Pecos (@Darksideleader2) July 21, 2025
It’s telling that Newsom spends more time attacking Trump than actually addressing the dire emergency management issues in his state. His decision to federalize California National Guard units to enforce immigration laws while a crisis rages at home only demonstrates his skewed priorities. The governor’s obsession with political optics and globalist agendas is leaving Californians to fend for themselves.
Why should the people of California continue to accept feeble excuses and divisive politics from their leader? Karen Bass’s statements reveal a truth that cannot be ignored: Trump’s decisive action during the wildfires is a stark contrast to Newsom’s weak leadership. Californians deserve better, and maybe it’s time for more Democratic leaders to acknowledge and take action rather than play the blame game.
