Khloé Kardashian is furious, and she’s not holding back. As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, the reality TV star has called out Mayor Karen Bass for her handling of the crisis. The 40-year-old Kardashian took to Instagram on Friday evening to voice her anger, labeling Bass a “joke.”
The wildfires and mayor Bass’s budget cuts
The wildfires, which have destroyed parts of Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Altadena, have left many residents furious at the city’s leadership. Khloé is among the loudest critics, and she’s made her feelings clear. The star’s outrage stems from a statement made by Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, who appeared on Fox 11. Crowley revealed that Mayor Bass had pushed for major budget cuts months before the fires hit, which some say led to a lack of preparedness.
Khloé’s support for fire chief Crowley
After seeing the interview, Khloé posted a clip from the segment on her Instagram Story, voicing support for Crowley. “I stand by YOU Chief Crowley!!!!” Khloé wrote. “You spoke the truth, and you had tears in your eyes because I can tell you didn’t even want to say that but it was THE TRUTH!!!!”
She ended her post with a scathing remark aimed directly at Mayor Bass: “Mayor Bass you are a joke!!!!”
It’s not just Khloé who is upset. Other celebrities, including Mel Gibson and James Woods, have also criticized the mayor over her response to the ongoing fires.
Kardashians flee their homes
The Kardashian family is no stranger to danger, with Khloé, her siblings, and mother Kris Jenner all evacuating their homes on Thursday as the Kenneth Fire spread across over 1,000 acres northeast of Calabasas. While the evacuation order has since been lifted, it’s unclear whether the family has returned to their properties. This was just the latest fire to threaten their homes.
Giving back to the community
Despite the chaos, the Kardashians have stepped up to help their community. Khloé shared on Instagram that her family donated meals from their favorite Armenian restaurant, Carousel, to several fire stations across Los Angeles. “My family and I wanted to feed a few fire houses today and we couldn’t think of a better restaurant to reach out to other than @carouselrestaurant,” Khloé wrote. “They whipped up hundreds of individual meals for so many firefighters, volunteers, first responders, and we could not be more thankful! Thank you for putting your lives on the line for all of us!”
The Kardashians’ homes survive – for now
The Kardashian family’s properties have largely survived the flames — for now. Kim Kardashian’s $70 million Malibu mansion, which has been in the spotlight recently, is still standing. But not all celebrities have been so fortunate.
The Growing backlash against mayor Bass
As the wildfires continue to rage, the anger and frustration toward Mayor Bass grow louder. For Khloé Kardashian and others, the disaster is a devastating reminder of the lack of leadership in a time of crisis. With so many homes destroyed, and so many lives affected, the pressure on the city’s mayor has never been higher.
Khloé’s fierce words on social media reflect the sentiments of many Los Angeles residents, especially those who have lost their homes or seen their communities ravaged by fire. The reality star’s call for accountability is a clear message: When it comes to disasters like these, the leadership must do better.
