WHERE’S THE MONEY? Dems and Celebs Raised Millions for LA Wildfires but Journalist Says Victims Haven’t Seen a Dime

Fundraising Event Overview

- Event: FireAid

- Purpose: Fundraising for wildfire victims in Los Angeles

- Amount raised: Nearly $100 million

- Timeframe: Held in January, six months passed without funds reaching victims.

Investigative Findings

- Journalist: Sue Pascoe investigated the fund distribution.

- Money distribution: Funds went to non-profit groups, some unrelated to fire recovery.

- No direct aid: Victims have not received any funds directly.

Criticism and Reactions

- Quote from journalist James Li: Describes the event as a potential scam in disaster fundraising history.

- Residents' concerns: They are questioning the whereabouts of the raised money.

Management of Funds

- Organization: The Annenberg Foundation managed FireAid funds.

- Lack of transparency: Pascoe's inquiries to the foundation went unanswered.

- Response from Annenberg: Funds will be distributed to select nonprofits, not directly to affected residents.

Overall Assessment

- Mismanagement noted: Critique of handling from the start of the fires.

- Question of leadership: Uncertainty surrounding the continued employment of Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass. 

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