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Memo Reveals LAFD's Strategy to Protect Mayor Bass

2/21/2026

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  • The Los Angeles Fire Department aimed to shield Mayor Karen Bass from backlash over the Palisades fire, per a confidential memo.
  • The memo, reported by the Los Angeles Times, notes risk assessment and crisis response to shield Bass and the city.
  • The report raises concerns about Mayor Karen Bass's media management following the fire.
  • The after-action review was altered before release, fueling accusations that Bass influenced the LAFD's replies.