As Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass embarked on a trip to Ghana during the midst of a catastrophic wildfire crisis, critics like Bill Maher have taken aim at her decision. The mayor seemed to be enjoying her African adventure as the city burned around her. Maher mockingly referred to her as the ‘Nero of American politics,’ fiddling in Ghana while Los Angeles faced flames. His comments subtly suggested that perhaps the mayor should prioritize the needs of her city over her personal travels.