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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has found herself in the unexpected position of praising the Trump administration for its rapid response to the city’s fire recovery efforts. During an interview with FOX 11 Los Angeles, Bass remarked on the federal government’s swift action in removing hazardous waste—an endeavor that was initially projected to drag on for ages, but instead is moving at a pace that some might say would make the Roadrunner jealous. Project managers are now claiming that what was supposed to take months might just be wrapped up in a matter of weeks.
In a city long synonymous with left-leaning policies, it’s rather refreshing for Bass to sing the praises of a former president who has frequently been vilified by the very same crowd. She described the Trump administration’s response as marked by “openness and willingness,” which many residents of Los Angeles might consider a bit of an anomaly in their usual narrative. It seems the federal forces led by Trump didn’t arrive in the typical browbeating fashion that has become so commonplace among government agencies, but rather in a collaborative manner that’s quite a departure from the usual “we know better than you” attitude.
Bass: Trump Admin. Way Ahead of Schedule with Removing Toxic Waste During an interview with FOX 11 Los Angeles released on Thursday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass praised the help of the Trump administration in the fire | Clips Via https://t.co/AuTxbcnXlk pic.twitter.com/ELubviZqtD
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The conversation took an interesting turn when Bass shone a spotlight on the feat of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers. While these agencies have often been the subject of scorn from environmental activists, their rapid deployment under the Trump administration appears to have taken these critics by surprise. Instead of dragging feet in the swamp of bureaucracy, it seems they might actually be getting things done for once, which raises questions about the efficiency of more recent administrations.
Many conservative viewers might chuckle at the irony: a liberal mayor admitting that Trump’s policies were beneficial when it comes to real results. In a world where praise for Trump’s administration is usually reserved for hardcore supporters, hearing it from a Californian Democrat feels like something out of a sitcom. Furthermore, it highlights the inconsistency in how risks and benefits are weighed in political circles, especially when the stakes are as high as environmental safety.
Ultimately, the episode serves as a reminder: sometimes, it’s not about party lines but about actual outcomes. Whether or not Bass’s newfound appreciation for the Trump administration will translate into more bipartisan collaboration down the line is still up in the air. But one thing is for sure—when the federal government rolls up its sleeves and gets to work, even the most ardent critics can’t help but notice. It seems the only ones left griping might just be those who prefer endless delays over swift cleanups.
