India, May 12 -- Magic Johnson has found himself embroiled in a political fire after he publicly endorsed Karen Bass for reelection as Los Angeles Mayor. The endorsement earned Johnson a furious reaction from Trump ally and former diplomat Ric Grenell.

The controversy erupted after Bass posted a campaign-style video featuring Johnson praising her leadership in Los Angeles and supporting her bid for a second term as mayor. In the video, Johnson highlighted Bass's efforts on homelessness, housing and city governance, keeping their decades-long friendship in center.

"She's doing a tremendous job," Johnson said in the video shared online by Bass. "Mayor Bass has to have a second term."

Bass acknowledged their more than 30-year friendship w...