Mayor Karen Bass faces backlash for being out of town while wildfires devastate Los Angeles.
Los Angeles residents expressed anger towards Democratic Mayor Karen Bass for visiting West Africa while wildfires raged across her city. Thousands fled Los Angeles on Tuesday as uncontrolled fires swept through the area, forcing the closure of major roadways and prompting some to abandon their vehicles. Mayor Bass is in Ghana for a delegation trip to attend the presidential inauguration of John Dramani Mahama.
During her time in Congress, the mayor chaired the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. Commenters flooded Mayor Bass's Facebook page with panicked messages, urging her to return to Los Angeles and address the crisis. Mayor Bass was expected to return to Los Angeles on Wednesday.
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