Grenell Torches L.A. Mayor’s Decision to Pay Recovery Czar $500K from Charity [WATCH] |​ RVM News

President Donald Trump’s Envoy for Special Missions, Ric Grenell, has criticized Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s decision to appoint a “recovery czar” with a hefty three-month salary of $500,000 funded by charitable organizations.. Nov 14, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a press conference on Nov. 14, 2023, after a fire under Interstate 10 severely damaged the overpass in an industrial zone near downtown Los Angeles, Saturday on Nov. 11, 2023. The large blaze burned trailers, cars and other things in storage lots beneath a major highway near downtown Los Angeles, forcing the temporary closure of the roadway. Mandatory Credit: Yannick Peterhans-USA TODAY. Bass named former L.A. Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff to lead rebuilding efforts after the recent wildfires that devastated homes, businesses, and claimed at least 29 lives over a three-week period.. According to the Los Angeles Times, Soboroff’s salary will be covered entirely by charitable groups.. Dennis Quaid’s #1 Warning for Americans. Additionally, real estate executive Randy Johnson, known for his work with Soboroff in developing L.A.’s Playa Vista neighborhood, will receive $250,000 over the same 90-day period for assisting in recovery efforts.. Grenell, a longtime Trump ally, expressed his disapproval on social media, calling the arrangement excessive.. “He’s getting paid $500,000 for 3 months of work? And they call this a charity,” Grenell wrote on X. “Gross. Offensive.”. Grenell, who recently toured the fire-ravaged areas alongside Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, Mayor Bass, and other officials, emphasized that many individuals involved in the recovery are volunteering their time.. Are You Confident The Economy Will Improve Under Donald Trump’s Leadership?. Email Address (required). By completing the poll, you agree to receive emails from RVM News, occasional offers from our partners and that you’ve read and agree to our privacy policy and legal statement.. “I’m getting paid $0 – as are many people,” he stated in his post. “It’s a good thing there will be strings on the Federal money for California.”. The criticism comes as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Friday approving $50 million to counteract Trump administration policies, just after meeting with President Trump to request federal disaster aid for the state.. The governor has faced scrutiny for prioritizing legal challenges against Trump while simultaneously seeking federal funds for wildfire recovery.. Soboroff has also drawn attention for his comments regarding labor shortages in reconstruction efforts.. Speaking to Breitbart News, he claimed that half of the workers needed for rebuilding could face deportation due to immigration enforcement policies.. Despite the controversy, Soboroff has stated his willingness to cooperate with the Trump administration.. “I want to work with Trump on rebuilding,” he told Breitbart News.. As recovery efforts continue, questions remain over how resources are allocated and whether public or private funds should be used to compensate individuals overseeing disaster response efforts.

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