Even CNN Got Karen Bass To Squirm With Peppering Of Questions About Homelessness
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced tough questions during an interview with CNN's Elex Michaelson. The discussion centered on her commitment to ending street homelessness in the city by 2026, a goal she previously stated in 2023. As the deadline approaches, concerns about her reelection fitness were raised.
- ▪Karen Bass was interviewed by CNN's Elex Michaelson.
- ▪Michaelson questioned Bass about her promise to end street homelessness by 2026.
- ▪The interview highlighted concerns regarding Bass's reelection fitness.
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Opinion Even CNN Got Karen Bass To Squirm With Peppering Of Questions About Homelessness OPINION (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images) Natalie Sandoval Patriots Writer May 20, 2026 11:33 AM ET May 20, 2026 11:33 AM ET Natalie Sandoval Patriots Writer Font Size: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined CNN’s Elex Michaelson for an interview Tuesday night. Michaelson confronted Bass with questions about her fitness for reelection. “When you talked to Jake Tapper in 2023, you said that your goal was to end street homelessness in LA by 2026. It’s now 2026,” Michaelson said. Tags : cnn elex michaelson homeless homelessness karen bass los angeles Scroll down for comments
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