Los Angeles is in flames, the fire hydrants are dry, and California's government is absent. As devastating fires continue to rage in the Pacific Palisades, President-elect Donald Trump has criticized none other than California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.
President Trump called Newsom's fire response a “true disaster,” citing a lack of proper infrastructure and leadership. As of Wednesday afternoon, the wildfires had destroyed more than 10,600 acres and displaced tens of thousands of residents.
“There's no water in the hydrants, there's no money at FEMA,” President Trump said. “This is what Joe Biden leaves me with. Thank you Joe!
President Trump: “Right now, Gavin Newscam and his Los Angeles crews have exactly zero percent containment of the fire. It's burning at even higher levels than it was last night.'' said In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday. “This is not the government. I can't wait until January 20th!”
Newsom flew to Los Angeles on Tuesday. make a call This is for “all participation”. President Joe Biden too I participated Newsom on Wednesday. Despite extensive efforts to, in Newsom's words, “combat these unprecedented fires,” President Trump insisted the fires were entirely preventable.
A person uses a garden hose to try to save a neighbor's house from a fire during the Eaton Fire on January 8, 2025 in Altadena, California. Wildfires fanned by Santa Ana's strong winds have destroyed more than 1,000 buildings and killed two people across Los Angeles County. Photo courtesy of Mario Tama/Getty Images
“Governor Gavin Newscome will allow millions of gallons of water from excess rain and snowmelt from the north to flow daily into many areas of California, including areas currently on fire. , in a virtually apocalyptic manner, refusing to sign the Water Restoration Declaration that was put before him.” said.
“He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called smelt by cutting back on watering (it didn't work!), but he didn't care about Californians,” Trump continued. Ta. “Now the ultimate price is being paid. I demand that this incompetent governor keep beautiful, clean, fresh water flowing to California! He is responsible for this. What's more, the fire hydrants are also equipped with fire planes. There's no water either. It's a disaster!”
President Trump expressed dissatisfaction not only with Newsom but also with Biden.
President Trump: “There's no water in the hydrants, there's no money in FEMA'' said. “This is what Joe Biden left me with. Thank you, Joe!”
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