Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asked for balance in how some media cover Republican and Democrat leaders when natural disasters take place in their states, pointing out a difference in where blame is placed. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
The question prompted DeSantis to step forward and ask, "Is it appropriate for people in your industry to try to create division and to try to create narratives any time these things happen?"
"Now, you're not as interested in doing that because Newsom is a D. If Newsom was a Republican, you guys would go try ... you would have him nailed to the wall for what they're doing over there," he continued.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass toured the downtown business district of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood as the Palisades Fire continued to burn on Jan. 8. (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Bass returned to Los Angeles on Wednesday, and didn't have much to say to the residents of her city outside of news conferences. While waiting to deplane, she gave the cold shoulder to Sky News reporter David Blevins, who was asking her if she had anything to say about the devastating fires.
"No apology to them? Do you think you should have been visiting Ghana while this was unfolding back home?" Blevins asked as Bass continued to look at the ground.
"Madam mayor, let me ask you just again, have you anything to say to the citizens today as you return?" he said.
The wildfires in California have left at least 10 people dead and destroyed more than 10,000 structures. (Tanner Charles Schaaf)
Firefighters were still struggling to contain the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire – the two largest of the group – as they sit at 6% contained and 0% contained, respectively, on Thursday evening, according to data by CAL FIRE.
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