Trump, California

Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy
Trump made similar false claims about FEMA being out of money in the wake of Hurricane Helene in the fall.
California wildfires: Water supply becomes flashpoint in Trump-Newsom fight
The blazes burning across the Los Angeles region are not only devastating property and lives, but also fueling political argument over how to fight the fires, with President-elect Trump blaming state officials for a dearth of available water supplies.
Why Trump is blaming California Democrat for ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires
The wildfires in Los Angeles worsened rapidly overnight starting on Tuesday.
California Has Long Been Trump’s Punching Bag. Now Los Angeles Needs His Help.
The Republican president-elect and Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom have had a rocky relationship for years.
Trump blames Governor Newsom for California wildfires, calls it ‘a true tragedy’
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Trump blames Newsom for California’s raging wildfires
Trump, during the 2024 campaign, threatened to withhold federal aid to California wildfires as president if Newsom didn’t change that policy. He said at the time that he would give the Golden State “more water than almost anybody has,” allowing farmers to have full use of their land.
Trump Blames California’s Governor, and His Water Policy, for Wildfires
Donald J. Trump issued angry comments about Gov. Gavin Newsom, and President Biden was briefed in California by the state’s fire officials.
Los Angeles fires underscore how much California has to lose if Donald Trump withholds disaster aid
The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster. President-elect Trump has threatened to withhold firefighting money from California.
Trump uses Los Angeles fires to attack Democrats
Incoming US president Donald Trump has used the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles to launch political attacks on outgoing President Joe Biden and California's Democratic governor Gavin Newsom.
LA fires underscore how much California has to lose if Trump withholds disaster aid
As wildfires erupted in Southern California, so did a years-long feud between incoming president Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom. On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly threatened to cut off disaster funding for California.
Get the facts: Trump's California claims during LA area fires
President-elect Donald Trump took to his platform, Truth Social, on Wednesday to sound off about the wildfires raging in Southern California.
California wildfires rage in LA County, killing at least 10 and destroying thousands of homes
Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are raging across Southern California Thursday, leaving at ...
As wildfires rage in Los Angeles, Trump doesn't offer much sympathy. He's casting blame.
As cataclysmic wildfires rage across Los Angeles, President-elect Donald Trump hasn't been offering much sympathy. Instead, ...
Donald Trump, California Gov. Gavin Newsom clash over devastating wildfires
Trump has said he would turn on “a very large faucet” that could send millions of gallons of water from the Columbia River to ...
Seth Meyers Rips Into Trump Over L.A. Fires Reaction
Seth Meyers didn’t hold back on Thursday night (January 9) when it came to President-elect Donald Trump and his reaction to ...
DeSantis calls for media to hold Democratic California leaders accountable for wildfires: 'Have not seen that'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pointed out the difference in how Republican and Democratic leaders are treated by some in media ...
Elon Musk and Donald Trump spread disinformation as wildfires rage in the LA area
As fires rage across Los Angeles and tens of thousands flee their homes, the usual suspects have decided to blame the blazes ...
Trump uses the catastrophic L.A. wildfires as an opportunity to score political points
Trump has pointed a finger at California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders for the raging wildfires.
Trump accuses Newsom of prioritizing endangered fish species over protecting residents from wildfires
President-elect Trump launched a debate over who is to blame for California's wildfires after he accused Gov. Gavin Newsom of caring more about protecting an endangered fish species than protecting ...