Newsom Responds to Trump's Wildfire Criticism

California Governor Gavin Newsom has strongly condemned President-elect Donald Trump for blaming him for the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which have resulted in fatalities and widespread destruction. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump referred to Newsom as 'Gavin Newscum' and accused him of neglecting a water restoration declaration that could have mitigated the fires. Newsom dismissed these claims as 'pure fiction' and emphasized the urgent humanitarian crisis, highlighting that families are fleeing and lives are lost. During an interview with CNN, he expressed pride in standing alongside President Joe Biden, who he said was focused on supporting the community rather than politicizing the tragedy. The governor's office confirmed there is no such water restoration declaration as claimed by Trump, and Newsom reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the fires and protecting residents. The situation remains critical as multiple wildfires continue to rage across Southern California, prompting emergency measures and evacuations.