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The failures of leadership have been called into question, with criticism directed towards Governor Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Allegations of ineptitude and negligence have been levied against them, particularly in relation to their management of essential resources for fire prevention and water management. Critics claim that the Democratic leadership has prioritized politically driven agendas—such as diversity initiatives and addressing climate change—at the expense of practical solutions that could mitigate the immediate dangers of wildfires.