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Rep. Kamlager-Dove Challenges AG Bondi on Crime Claims

2/12/2026

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Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove confronted Attorney General Pam Bondi during a House Judiciary hearing.
Bondi criticized Kamlager-Dove for not addressing crime in her district, triggering backlash.
Mayor Freddy Puza cited Culver City's 9.7% decline in 2024 and 6.1% in 2025.
The exchange went viral as social media defended Culver City and mocked Bondi.
Kamlager-Dove invited Bondi to visit, emphasizing Culver City's positives over crime.

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Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove confronted Attorney General Pam Bondi during a House Judiciary hearing.
Bondi criticized Kamlager-Dove for not addressing crime in her district, triggering backlash.
Mayor Freddy Puza cited Culver City's 9.7% decline in 2024 and 6.1% in 2025.
The exchange went viral as social media defended Culver City and mocked Bondi.
Kamlager-Dove invited Bondi to visit, emphasizing Culver City's positives over crime.