Trump, California and Los Angeles

Will Trump Just Let California Burn?
The president-elect has been threatening for years to cut off disaster assistance to “Gavin Newscum” and other California officials.
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’s Erroneous Claims about the Los Angeles Fire Response, Debunked
President-elect Trump has incorrectly blamed California water management for the destruction from the recent fires in the Los Angeles area
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.
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.
As L.A. burns, Trump blames Newsom — and California governor pushes back
The president-elect sought to blame the climate-change-exacerbated crisis in Southern California on the state’s water management. Experts disputed his claims.
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.
Trump uses Los Angeles fires to attack Democrats
Incoming US president Donald Trump sparked a political battle with outgoing leader Joe Biden and California's Democratic governor Thursday over the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles.
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.
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Trump Slams California Water Mismanagement, Blames Newsom For ‘Sending Water To Pacific To Save Smelt’ Over People
Amid the ongoing wildfire in Los Angeles, President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized the state’s water management ...
'Nervous' about what Trump admin may do: California state senator on aid
State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-CA) joins Chris Jansing to discuss the current status of the massive wildfires and to share more on her constituents' concerns over recovery efforts.
'Is now the right time ... to fight Donald Trump?': CA House speaker dodges fiery questioning from reporter
A reporter questioned Democrat California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas about the legislature meeting in special session to "Trump-proof" the state while wildfires are devastating residents.
Trudeau says he suggested trading ‘Vermont or California’ in meeting with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he and President-electTrump’s briefly discussed his comments about making the ...
California Wildfires Torch Gavin Newsom's Presidential Ambitions
As wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, questions about Newsom's leadership threaten to upend his ambitions for national office.
Newsom calls Trump's claims 'pure fiction' after president-elect points finger over California fire tragedy
California Gov. Gavin Newsom fired back at President-elect Trump after a day-long back-and-forth over the California wildfire ...
Fact-checking criticism of California Democrats over fires
The US president has sought to blame top California Democrats for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles.