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Trump, Bass Discuss Wildfire Relief Funding Amid Criticism

4/23/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump met Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on April 22, 2026, to discuss wildfire relief funding.
Bass and LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger described the meeting as 'very positive' and highlighted FEMA aid and insurers' support for affected families.
The talks stressed federal aid for ongoing recovery from last year's fires that destroyed over 16,200 structures, while mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt criticized Bass on social media.

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U.S. President Donald Trump met Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on April 22, 2026, to discuss wildfire relief funding.
Bass and LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger described the meeting as 'very positive' and highlighted FEMA aid and insurers' support for affected families.
The talks stressed federal aid for ongoing recovery from last year's fires that destroyed over 16,200 structures, while mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt criticized Bass on social media.