Trump Criticizes Newsom Amid California Wildfires

Amid devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which have claimed at least five lives and displaced over 100,000 residents, President-elect Donald Trump has publicly blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the crisis. Trump accused Newsom of 'gross incompetence and mismanagement' on his Truth Social platform, criticizing California's environmental policies that limit water pumping to protect the delta smelt fish, which he claimed prioritized wildlife over public safety. As fires rage across the region, Trump has called for Newsom's resignation and demanded more water flow into the state to combat the flames. Newsom, in response, highlighted the human toll of the disaster, emphasizing the loss of lives and homes. While Trump seeks to leverage this crisis to critique liberal governance, questions about California's preparedness for such disasters persist. The situation has escalated political tensions, with Trump and Newsom exchanging sharp remarks during this environmental catastrophe.