Khloé Kardashian is catching heat online after calling Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass “a joke” during the city’s ongoing battle with devastating wildfires.
The reality star and Good American founder shared her controversial opinion on her Instagram Stories after LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley revealed in a televised interview that budget cuts to the fire department allegedly hindered their response efforts.
Khloé wrote:
“I stand by YOU Chief Crowley!!!! You spoke the truth, and you had tears in your eyes because I can tell you didn’t even want to say that, but it was THE TRUTH!!!! Thank you for being honest. Mayor Bass, you are a joke!!!!”
Khloé’s remarks didn’t sit well with social media users, who quickly caught wind of her post and flooded her latest Instagram comments with backlash.
Social Media Reacts to Khloé Kardashian’s Remarks
Critics didn’t hold back as they accused Khloé of spreading misinformation, being entitled, and failing to help wildfire victims herself.
Here’s what people are saying:
- @headfullofhairr: “Even if the mayor is a joke, Khloé, you should be the LASTTTTTTT person to call someone a joke 😩😭😭😭.”
- @deevajones: “KHLOE… You tried it with Jordyn.. but BABY, this AIN’T what you want!!! Stand down.”
- @occexp: “It’s amazing how outspoken everyone is when it’s a Black woman at the helm…”
- @_kodilichukwu: “Is it FINALLY time to cancel the Kardashians??! 🙏🏾”
- @indeasepensable: “I don’t understand how losing $17 million from an $800 million budget is somehow crippling the fire department. To me, that sounds like poor money management.”
Others questioned the Kardashian family’s role in aiding the crisis, given their immense wealth:
- @missoliviajordan: “One of the richest families in America should be helping people by giving them shelter. Not blaming the Black lady.”
- @jhazminiman: “Where was this energy during the election, Khloé….”
The Bigger Picture
The controversy comes as California recently faces one of its most intense wildfire seasons. According to reports, the LA Fire Department recently faced a $17 million budget cut, sparking debates about resource allocation and crisis management.
Khloé Kardashian’s comments have fueled an already heated conversation, with many questioning whether the blame lies with leadership or systemic issues within disaster response funding.
