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We’ll force it down his throat and we’ll say, Gavin, if you don’t do it, we’re not giving you any of that fire money that we send you for all the forest fires that you have,
said the president-elect at a campaign rally in Coachella
One can’t even respond to it,
said Newsom in an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper as the two stood in front of a burning property
And he had the backs of every single person in this community. He didn’t play politics, didn’t try to divide any of us,
said Newsom, who declared a state of emergency in California on TuesdayPeople are literally fleeing. Kids have lost their schools. Communities have lost their churches. Families have lost their homes. Some have even lost their lives. And the President-Elect’s response is to politicize it,
he wrote
The fires in Los Angeles may go down, in dollar amount, as the worst in the History of our Country. In many circles, they’re doubting whether insurance companies will even have enough money to pay for this catastrophe,
the president-elect wroteSouthern California residents -- please remain vigilant tonight. Listen to local officials and be ready to evacuate if you're near impacted areas,
he urged in an X post
This is all his fault!
Donald Trump calls for Gavin Newsom to resign as Los Angeles battles deadly wildfire
I've approved Governor Newsom’s request for a major disaster declaration and ordered Federal assistance to supplement response efforts in areas affected by wildfires, ensuring impacted communities and survivors have immediate access to funds and resources to begin their recovery.”
Biden said on XWe’ll continue to focus on what matters: saving lives and putting out these unprecedented fires,
he addedOne of the best and most beautiful parts of the United States of America is burning down to the ground. It's ashes, and Gavin Newscum should resign. This is all his fault,
Trump wrote
Now the ultimate price is being paid. I will demand that this incompetent governor allow beautiful, clean, fresh water to FLOW INTO CALIFORNIA! He is the blame for this,
he continuedTrump is conflating two entirely unrelated things: the conveyance of water to Southern California and supply from local storage,
according to the post
Broadly speaking, there is no water shortage in Southern California right now, despite Trump's claims that he would open some imaginary spigot,
Newsom's office saidIt's very sad because I've been trying to get Gavin Newsom to allow water to come - you'd have tremendous water up there, they send it out from the Pacific - because they're trying to protect a tiny little fish,
Trump saidIn the midst of chaos, Donald Trump is taking action by opening up the strategic nickname reserves. Thank you, sir,
she said as she looked into the camera and sarcastically gave a saluteBecause while everyone else is deeply concerned with what’s going on in Los Angeles right now, Trump is handling the tragedy like the statesman that he is,
said Lydic of the president-elect’s response to the wildfires, which have wreaked havoc on multiple L.A. neighborhoods and killed at least five peopleNO WATER IN THE FIRE HYDRANTS, NO MONEY IN FEMA
Then again he spouted off about the California governor in a third post
We are absolutely not out of danger yet, with the strong winds that continue to push through the city and the county today,
Los Angeles City fire chief Kristin Crowley said
But the good news is I’m a great-grandfather, as of today,
Biden finishedWe’re facing a historic natural disaster. And I think that can’t be stated strong enough,
Kevin McGowan, director of emergency management for Los Angeles County, said at the press conference