LA Mayor Silent on Wildfires in Airport Confrontation

LA Mayor Karen Bass returned to a city on fire, both literally and politically, after a trip to Ghana. When Sky News journalist David Blevins cornered her at the airport, Bass refused to discuss the wildfires. "No, I'm not going to do that, " she said. Blevins pressed on, asking if she had anything to say to citizens dealing with the disaster. Bass remained silent, her face expressionless. The encounter went viral online, with many questioning her absence during the crisis and her stance on fire department budget cuts. After the confrontation, Bass clarified she had used a military plane and could communicate during the journey. She later toured the affected area with Gov. Gavin Newsom, noting the "staggering" damage. Celebrities like Billy Crystal, Adam Brody, and Mandy Moore lost their homes, and at least five people died. Bass acknowledged the firefighters' efforts on social media, thanking them for their work.