LA Mayor Bass has history of political scandals, criticisms

own,\” Bass said in a statement to Fox Digital in May. \”I didn’t think about their beliefs, I didn’t think about their practices, I didn’t think about their history. I simply went to speak to a group of people who were supporting a good cause, and in doing so, I used language that I should not have used. I regret saying those things and I understand why people are upset.\” Actress Leah Remini, a vocal critic of Scientology after leaving the church herself, called out Bass for her past praise of the organization on Twitter, writing, \”@KarenBassLA you praised scientology, a cult that destroys families & covers up its abuse. Victims of scientology deserve better from you.\” Bass’ office did not respond to Fox Digital’s request for comment on Remini’s criticism. POLITICAL AMBITIONS Bass, who served in the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2022, was floated as a potential running mate for Biden during the 2020 election before he ultimately selected then-Sen. Kamala Harris. The Los Angeles mayor was also under consideration to become Biden’s vice president, but she was ultimately passed over for Harris. Prior to announcing her run for mayor in 2021, Bass faced scrutiny as a potential pick for Biden’s Cabinet, with critics pointing to her past comments on communist leaders as disqualifying. Bass, who was elected mayor of LA in 2022, has been in office for less than a year, but her handling of the recent anti-ICE riots has sparked fresh criticism from the Trump administration and other Republicans. As she navigates the ongoing fallout from the violence in Southern California, Bass faces a mountain of political scandals and criticisms from her decades in public office, with her handling of the riots only adding fuel to the fire. Fox Digital will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on Mayor Bass as they become available.