Following the devastating firestorms on January 7, President Trump addressed the destruction in Pacific Palisades but overlooked the significant devastation in Altadena. Alarmed residents voiced concerns about the attention disparities, noting that while Pacific Palisades saw 6,822 structures destroyed, Altadena's loss of over 9,400 buildings went less acknowledged. Local leaders, including Rep. Judy Chu, expressed disappointment at the President's failure to visit Altadena, stressing its importance as a historically Black community. This situation underscores systemic inequalities in disaster recovery response and media representation.
"I think we've already seen disproportionate news coverage and know that our demographics are not the same as Pacific Palisades, but that doesn't mean that our devastation is any less."
"To be ignored, is an atrocious act," the 82-year-old said, expressing her disappointment over the lack of attention from the President towards Altadena.
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