Khloe Kardashian has sparked controversy after criticizing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass amid the city's escalating wildfire crisis. In a pointed Instagram post, Kardashian referred to Bass as a "joke" while highlighting comments made by Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley about budget cuts hindering the department's effectiveness. Chief Crowley previously acknowledged that substantial funding reductions have impaired the fire department's ability to respond to large-scale emergencies. She noted that core operations, including training and emergency response, have been compromised.