Situation Report on Impact of California Fires and Expected Economic Turbulence

Date: January 2025
Location: Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California

Steve Bannon spoke with Phillip Patrick about the aftermath of California’s wildfires, particularly in the Palisades area. Patrick, a resident in the Hollywood Hills, gave a firsthand account of the devastation caused by the fires. The situation, he said, was “apocalyptic.” He described how many people in the area had lost their homes and livelihoods. The damage from the fires was extensive, but what added to the suffering was...