Karen Bass

American politician and 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles

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The President of the United States suggested that a foreign government attack Los Angeles. His statements against our city are dangerous and could potentially compromise our safety. The role of a president is to protect the country, not to actively threaten it and encourage attacks on American lives. In the face of irresponsible threats, as Angelenos, we know how to stand together and protect our city,
The role of a president is to protect the country, not to actively threaten it and encourage attacks on American lives,
I do understand that Angelenos, and people all around them, are very upset. Life is too unaffordable. People are not feeling safe.”
I will always fight to protect the Jewish community.”
  • Speaking at an event hosted by the Jewish Federation Los Angeles and several other Jewish community groups, the candidates also vowed to combat antisemitism in the city, with Ms. Bass declaring as she left the stage
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The Mayor and her entire operation have been hard at work doing everything needed to win,
I don’t always get everything right, but I’ll never stop fighting for LA,

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Raman stresses ‘independence’ from DSA in Los Angeles mayor’s race despite backing

The Hillthehill.com/homenews/campaign…

In Democratic primaries across the country — from New York to Colorado to Michigan — candidates who sharply criticized Israel, including with accusations of genocide and calls to restrict weapons transfers, toppled establishment opponents, some of whom had benefited from AIPAC support

Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/calif…

Washington balks at giving AI firms waiver to create safety standard

The Hillthehill.com/policy/technology…

After White House artificial intelligence adviser David Sacks got President Trump to scrap a planned executive order in May that would subject AI models to an extended government review, senior administration officials including Scott Bessent and Susie Wiles were caught off guard and unhappy

Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pulled into a runoff in her race for a second term

NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/2026…

Spencer Pratt has spent months waging a guerilla campaign against incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, riding the buzz generated by AI-generated videos, viral moments and some big-name supporters as he seeks to capitalize on dissatisfaction with the way the city is being run

CNNcnn.com/2026/06…

OJ murder trial witness rallies for Pratt's campaign against 'awful' Mayor Bass: 'LA needs a change'

Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/oj…

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing a competitive reelection contest heading into Tuesday's primary, with recent polling suggesting a three-way race between the incumbent, progressive City Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality television personality Spencer Pratt

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