As local voters say they have lost confidence in the mayor, a presidential visit gave her a platform to plead her case. Then the president intervened.

L.A. Fire chief Kristin Crowley pointed the finger at Mayor Karen Bass and budget cuts to the L.A. Fire Department. And she’s not alone. But, what’s the reality? And is this a matter of politics or a matter of math?

US President Trump had LA Mayor Karen Bass microphone cut off during a fiery exchange during his Los Angeles disaster tour. The tense moment, caught on camera, quickly went viral, sparking a wave of backlash against Bass on social media.

President Donald Trump and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass get into heated exchanges over wildfire cleanup and building permits amid briefing on wildfire damage in LA.