"Bullsh*t!" Rick Caruso Says To Bill Maher Of Potential Federal Conditions On L.A. Wildfire Aid; Ex-Mayoral Candidate Teases Another Run
“We have political leaders who don’t prioritize the safety and livability of our cities,” said Rick Caruso without saying L.A.
Mayor Karen Bass‘ name of the human causes of the L.A. wildfires on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher tonight in one of the biggest political sit-downs of a tumultuous week locally, nationally and internationally. “Why wasn’t more done?” One factor Caruso pinpointed was getting the commonly falling and failing power lines in LA County underground.
He also advocated the LAFD being “fully funded.” For a man who appeared overly scripted in his failed 2022 race to be L.A. Mayor, Caruso was razor blunt when it came to threats from Congressional Republicans and President-elect Donald Trump that future federal aid to California for these recent wildfires and future wildfires might not be delivered with such an open hand anymore “This idea that the federal aid is going to come with conditions …it’s bullshit,” Caruso blurted out. “Bullshit!” Thanks to @billmaher for having me on his show.
Great discussion on the fires, how California can rebuild, and the broader challenges our state faces in navigating recovery and resilience.Tune in to HBO and Max at 10pm PT tonight! @RealTimers pic.twitter.com/FugYuybzfC Before the one-on-one with Caruso, the host set the tone for Friday’s Real Time with Bill Maher Season 23 premiere right near the top of the show with quips about the air quality in the LA and remarks not to “make fun of rednecks who have their home on wheels.” Still, it wasn’t all jokes in the monologue with praise to firefighters, “who saved our ass” and of course more than a fistful of barbs against the Oval Office return of Donald Trump and his MAGA gang.
