Beyond her high-profile business ventures, Kim Kardashian has been a steadfast advocate for prison law reform, a lesser-known yet vital aspect of her life’s work. Her devoted fans are well aware of her dedication to supporting incarcerated individuals and their families.
This commitment has only intensified in the face of devastating events like the LA fires, highlighting her compassion and drive for justice. Her efforts have sparked meaningful conversations as the spotlight shines on the underpaid firefighters putting their lives on the line to help the country fight some of the most deadly fires it has witnessed.
Kim Kardashian Addresses California Governer
On January 12, 2025, Kim Kardashian took over her Instagram stories to share her thoughts on the incarcerated firefighters currently fighting the deadly and devastating fires in LA. Kim has 358 million followers, which led to her message being talked about across the globe, and not only in the US.
Kim wrote,
“I have spent the last week watching my city burning. And have seen and spoken to many firefighters who are up all night long using every ounce of their strength to save our community.”
She then raised awareness about how in all 5 fires in the city, hundreds of firefighters are risking their lives. She added,
” They get paid almost nothing, risk their lives, some have died, to prove to the community that they have changed and are now first responders. I see them as heroes.”
Kim Kardashian shares earnest plea in support of incarcerated firefighters. pic.twitter.com/x9qj2tlkMA
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Kim also called out the actual pay – $1/hour, and how this has been the same since 1984. She also claimed that there had been an agreement to raise the pay to $5/hour, however, it got shut down last minute. Kim’s post has been an eye-opener for many as the fire takes over headlines globally.
She lastly also urged California Governor, Gavin Newsom, to do what
“no governor has done in 4 decades,”
and raise the pay of the incarcerated firefighters. She ended her message by thanking the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for saving her community when it started burning this week.
Conclusion
Kim Kardashian has shared her thoughts on the recent LA fires with focus on the firefighters to over 300 million followers, and it will be interesting to see if Gavin Newsom has a response for the business mogul and reality star!