CA Congressman Kiley: Newsom's 'Model for Nation' is a Warning, Bass Downplayed Wildfire Report

Newsom's California as a National Model

• ⚠️ Congressman Kevin Kiley argues that Governor Gavin Newsom's vision of California as a "model for the nation" is actually a "warning to the nation."
• 💡 Kiley states that Newsom has a unique ability to unify people in opposition due to his policies leading many to leave the state.
• 📉 He asserts that California under Newsom is becoming the most popular state to leave, not a model of success.

Allegations Against LA Mayor Karen Bass

• 🔍 A report from the LA Times, citing sources willing to testify under oath, alleges that Mayor Karen Bass actively covered up and watered down an LA Fire Department report.
• 📝 The report allegedly downplayed failures related to wildfire response, such as not fully staffing fire engines and pre-deploying them despite dangerous wind conditions.
• 🗣️ Sources claim Bass insisted on alterations, changing a heading from "failures" to "challenges" to evade accountability.
• 💔 This occurred despite a tragedy that resulted in a dozen deaths, 7,000 homes destroyed, and $150 billion in damages.

Bass's Absence and Accountability

• ✈️ Mayor Bass was reportedly out of town in Ghana when the fires broke out and did not return until after they had been blazing for over 24 hours.
• 🚒 The fires, which lasted 24 days, reportedly rekindled after being initially put out.
• 🎯 Kiley criticizes the mayor's focus on bringing in a crisis management and PR team rather than rebuilding Los Angeles or helping victims.
• 🚨 The situation highlights the failures of California and Los Angeles government in stark, tragic display.