Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has been editing out the Q and A portion of her press conferences, limiting exposure of reporters' questions about her handling of the Palisades Fire disaster. This omission sanitizes the mayor's image and has led to calls for her to step down.
Key Points
Omission of Q and A segments from press conferences
Calls for Mayor Bass to step down
Controversy surrounding the firing of L.A. Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley
Cons
Limiting exposure of reporters' questions
Attempt to blame other officials for her own failures of leadership and judgment