Bass, Barger have 'positive discussion' with Trump on funding for wildfire recovery
Published on April 23, 2026.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and county Supervisor Kathryn Barger have met with President Donald Trump to discuss funding for wildfire recovery. The two leaders were in Washington to advocate for families who lost everything in the 2025 wildfires. They also discussed the need for greater pressure on the insurance companies and the banks to contribute to the recovery.
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