As California’s wildfires continue to wreak havoc, destroying homes, lives, and livelihoods, one might hope for unity and focus on solutions during such a crisis. Instead, what we’re getting is a masterclass in victim-blaming, cheap shots, and misplaced priorities from certain political leaders. Enter Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), who decided that amidst the chaos, devastation, and despair, the most pressing matter was… taking a jab at one of the wildfire victims.
Yes, you read that correctly. Jayapal took to Twitter/X to unleash a tone-deaf and classless remark, showcasing the kind of “compassion” we’ve come to expect from some quarters of the far left. While she likely intended her post to score political points, it landed more like a slap in the face to those struggling to rebuild their lives. Unsurprisingly, her comments were met with backlash—not just from conservatives but from anyone with a shred of decency.
Corporations got us into this mess, but even they can’t escape the devastating reality of climate change. pic.twitter.com/iKVAoAN7rS
— Pramila Jayapal (@PramilaJayapal) January 9, 2025
Victim-blaming during a disaster isn’t just poor taste—it’s emblematic of a larger problem. Leaders like Jayapal, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have been more interested in deflecting responsibility and pushing ideological narratives than addressing the tangible issues fueling these crises. Let’s not forget, it’s decades of mismanagement, underfunded infrastructure, and policy decisions driven by climate alarmism and DEI obsessions that have left California woefully unprepared for disasters of this magnitude.
Blaming McDonalds for Los Angeles burning down is absolutely psychotic
And it’s even more psychotic to celebrate the destruction https://t.co/sneeCElKTT
— John Hasson (@SonofHas) January 9, 2025
Take, for instance, the dry hydrants that firefighters encountered as they battled the infernos. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, under its highly-paid, equity-focused CEO, Janisse Quiñones, left reservoirs drained during wildfire season—a decision that defies logic and basic public safety priorities. And yet, those in power are more interested in pointing fingers at everyone else instead of taking accountability for their own catastrophic failures.
I was unaware McDonalds failed to fill the reservoirs
And cut the LAFD budget by $17M
How dare they https://t.co/BSB0cinIJB— Jim Hanson (@JimHansonDC) January 9, 2025
Jayapal’s out-of-touch commentary perfectly encapsulates this dynamic. While she’s busy assigning blame, real Californians are dealing with the fallout of decades of failed governance. Meanwhile, Newsom and Bass continue their charade, offering empty platitudes and hollow promises while avoiding hard questions about their roles in allowing these disasters to spiral out of control.
Your party destroyed our ability to manage forest and water resources. You drained water reserves “for the environment”. You let forests accumulate deadfall “for the environment”. Maybe start prioritizing citizens for once, instead of your delusionshttps://t.co/jCkqGo2vWe
— Vagrant of Rhodes 🗡️🕯️ (@vagrantwires) January 9, 2025
