Josh Flagg Pushes Again on Criticism Over Malibu Wildfire Social Media Publish

Josh Flagg is defending himself after getting slammed on-line for what critics referred to as a tone-deaf actual property flex within the wake of Malibu’s lethal wildfires.

On Tuesday, the true property energy dealer posted a photograph of two beachfront properties diminished to rubble within the 2025 Palisades fires captioned “JUST SOLD!” and noting one offered for $5 million, the opposite for $4.65 million. The submit shortly drew lots of of feedback accusing him of insensitivity towards victims.

The feedback part lit up quick, with critics calling the submit “in very poor taste,” “horrific,” and “triggering and heartbreaking for a lot of people.”

Now, Flagg tells TMZ the picture by no means ought to’ve gone up. “I’m not going to sit back while people question my character,” he tells us. “The photo used in my recent post was a mistake. My marketing team posted it without my review or approval … I was on a transatlantic flight when it went up. I’m sorry if it offended anyone.”

Flagg, who has represented most of the beachfront sellers of the properties affected by the fires, says the criticism ignores his lengthy historical past of serving to Malibu get better.

“Anyone who is aware of me is aware of I labored arduous to assist — inserting households who misplaced properties, talking out weekly on CNN and FOX, and pushing again on idiotic insurance policies that slowed rebuilding,” he mentioned, including he is fought worth gouging, pushed for a good course of, and stayed vocal about restoration.

“Those sales aren’t just transactions — they’re helping Malibu residents rebuild and restore neighborhoods,” he defined. “Showing progress is a positive sign, because it means a faster recovery and a brighter future for the community.”

Inside hours of the Palisades fires igniting, Josh opened his residence to everybody from informal acquaintances to shut associates together with Melissa Rivers who had been displaced.