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.
Trump Goes On Puzzling Truth Social Rant About California Wildfires
In 2018, after the Camp Fire in Northern California killed 85 people, destroyed 18,000 structures, and burned 95% of the town of Paradise in the deadliest wildfire in state history, then-President Trump again denied that climate change could be drying out America’s forests, leading to bigger, more damaging fires.
Why Trump is blaming California Democrat for ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires
The wildfires in Los Angeles worsened rapidly overnight starting on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Amid LA fires, lawmakers start special session to 'Trump-proof' California
As wildfires continued to ravage parts of Los Angeles on Thursday, California lawmakers in Sacramento officially began a special legislative session to prepare the state for President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump And His Allies Follow Well Worn Playbook To Gloat Over Devastating LA Wildfires
As a series of devastating wildfires ravages parts of Southern California, Donald Trump and his allies have seized on the ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
As wildfires rage in Los Angeles, Trump doesn’t offer much sympathy. He’s casting blame.
As the cataclysmic wildfires rage across Los Angeles, President-elect Donald Trump isn't offering much sympathy.
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.