OAN Staff Brooke Mallory
11:17am – Tuesday, January 14, 2025
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said his state is now beginning to focus on developing an “LA 2.0” plan in response to the devastating fires that continue to burn in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.
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“We believe that strict compliance with the various laws and regulations specified in this order will prevent, hinder, or delay mitigation of the effects of these fires and storms,” Newsom said in the executive order. “I will.”
in NBC In an interview on “Meet the Press,” Newsom was asked whether California was ready to host the Olympics, World Cup and Super Bowl in the coming years after the disaster.
Against the backdrop of fire-ravaged areas, Newsom boasted that he had already “organized the Marshall Plan” and had a team “thinking and reimagining LA 2.0.”
According to Britannica, the “Marshall Plan” refers to “April 1948 to December 1951.” [time in history when a] US-sponsored program [was] It aims to rebuild the economies of 17 countries in Western and Southern Europe in order to create stable conditions in which democratic institutions can survive. ”
Under this law, more than $13 billion was spent to restore Western Europe's economy, revitalize the American economy by attracting investors to the region, and creating an American export market. .
So, essentially, Newsom is saying he intends to “build back better” in areas destroyed by the Los Angeles County fires.
When asked about the details of his new “Marshall Plan,” Newsom said he is discussing recovery plans and working with city, citizen, business, nonprofit and labor leaders to “revitalize our communities.” He said he was.
“We have to think three weeks, three months, three years out. At the same time, we're focused on the immediacy of life safety and property,” Newsom said. . NBC News.
In addition, Newsom is proposing that California provide an additional $2.5 billion to support ongoing disaster response efforts and accelerate Los Angeles' recovery. Reopening schools closed due to fires, preparing for further bushfires, rehabilitation and clean-up are all said to be supported by the fund.
“California will move heaven and earth to ensure the early and successful recovery and rebuilding of all Angelenos,” said Senate President Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), an ally of Mr. Newsom. ” “This initial funding is a down payment to begin cleaning up neighborhoods and begin the process of rebuilding lives. And we will do all this while investing in legal protections for some of Californians’ most vulnerable residents. Time is of the essence and we are working quickly with Governor Newsom and Chairman Rivas to get people the relief and resources they desperately need right now.”
Newsom also said the wildfires likely rank among the worst disasters in U.S. history in terms of cost, size and scope.
However, the economic damage will be between $52 billion and $57 billion, predicted by weather forecasting company AccuWeather. JPMorgan analysts predicted that insured losses could reach $20 billion.
More than 40,300 acres of land was destroyed by fire in Los Angeles. At least 24 people have died and more than 12,300 structures have been damaged, according to CalFire statistics.
Meanwhile, social media users were outraged by Newsom's comments, with many posting something similar, saying the announcement of “LA 2.0” “should send chills down the spines of all Angelenos.” @GavinNewsom believes the fires are an opportunity to advance his ‘Marshall Plan,’” X’s post reads.
“This means no single-family zoning, no public transit for everyone, no equity/climate/DEI agenda,” another user said.
“You were not elected to rethink anything. You were elected to keep us safe (failure), manage our taxes responsibly (failure), and educate our children. I (failed)…” said a third person. user. “Your term is over, either by resignation or recall. Just pack your bags.”
Additionally, the “15-minute city'' concept, where most daily necessities and trips can be accessed within 15 minutes by foot, bike or public transport, was also brought up by many online users.
The World Economic Forum (WEF), which has used the era of the COVID-19 pandemic to introduce its own globalism goals, is also promoting the idea of 15-minute metropolises, and hopes it will be part of its future global plans. This leads to the claim that there is.
“The pandemic represents a rare but narrow opportunity to reflect, rethink and reset our world to build a healthier, more just and more prosperous future,” said WEF President. Klaus Schwab said in 2020.
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