California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s response to the California wildfires, calling his posts on Truth Social filled with misinformation and insults towards Newsom, President Joe Biden, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Trump baselessly claimed Newsom blocked a measure that would have helped with water distribution in California. Newsom responded, saying Trump’s insults were familiar and inaccurate. The president-elect also falsely claimed that FEMA lacked funds and blamed Biden for leaving him with inadequate resources. At least 16 people have died in the wildfires across Los Angeles. Newsom invited Trump to visit California and witness the destruction firsthand, but had not received a response. He expressed concern that Trump may withhold disaster aid from California after his inauguration, citing past instances of Trump threatening to withhold aid from states during disagreements. Newsom highlighted Trump’s history of using disaster aid as leverage in feuds and expressed the seriousness of the situation. Newsom emphasized the importance of federal aid in times of crisis and the need for collaboration between state and federal government in responding to natural disasters.
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Governor Newsom condemns Trump’s false claims about California wildfires
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