Sean Hannity, on his Fox News program, criticized California officials' handling of the recent wildfires. He pointed to a lack of preventative measures like controlled burns and brush clearing, citing the science of forestry as a proven method for mitigating such disasters. Hannity also highlighted the understaffing and underfunding of the Los Angeles Fire Department, contrasting it with Mayor Karen Bass's decision to increase the library budget while cutting the fire department's funding. He further questioned the allocation of substantial funds towards green initiatives at the Port of Los Angeles, alongside a large federal grant, while firefighting resources seemingly remain inadequate despite the predictable nature of wildfires in the region.