You give $5 and the city grabs $30 more from your neighbors to keep Bass in office.
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Thu, 20 August 2026Tue, 25 August 2026
What it is about
Los AngelesKaren BassAmericanLos Angeles, California, United StatesNithya RamanSpencer PrattLos AngeleCalifornia, United StatesCalifornians, United StatesCalifornian, United States
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
investmentwatchblog.com
dailycaller.com
20 Aug, 19:34over 5 days25 Aug, 16:38
How it spread - 2 original reports
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- investmentwatchblog.com19:34first to report
Bass video says a $5 gift turns into $35 with city cash. The extra money comes straight from the city’s matching fund. Max per donor is $257 for mayor
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- dailycaller.com16:38
For every qualifying local donation to Karen Bass’ reelection campaign, Los Angeles adds six times the amount in public matching funds.