The California Department of Water Resources (CDWR) is pushing back on President Trump’s recent claim that the U.S. military entered the state and “turned on the water” in the wake of devastating wildfires that left lasting damage in the Los Angeles region.



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California denies Trump claim US military turned on water in state

California water regulators have said there's no truth to President Donald Trump's claim that the U_S_ military entered the state and “turned on the water.”

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California water regulators deny Trump's claim that US military 'turned on the water' in the state

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California water officials said this week there’s no truth to President Donald Trump’s assertion that the U.S. military has entered California and “turned on the water.” Trump’s comments, made Monday on his social media platform Truth Social, are the latest in a series of remarks he’s made and actions he’s taken […]

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California on Tuesday denied President Donald Trump's claim that the U.S. military entered the state to release more water in the wake of deadly wildfires.

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California officials are disputing President Trump's claim that the military entered the state to "turn on" water supplies that flow south toward Los Angeles.

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California agency disputes Trump’s claim the military ‘turned on’ water

The California Department of Water Resources is pushing back on President Trump’s claim that the U.S. military entered the state and "turned on the water" during the Los Angeles wildfires.

California denounces Donald Trump claim military helped turn on water amid fires

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One of Donald Trump’s weirder claims in recent weeks has been called into question as confusion still stalks his attempt to crack down on spending.

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‘Preposterous’: Trump’s weird claim blows up

California officials reject Trump's claims about the military restoring water, clarify that Los Angeles sources its water from the LA Aqueduct and Metropolitan Water District, and note federal pumps

California Shuts Down Trump Claim That Military Turned State's Water Back On: 'State Water Supplies Remain Plentiful'

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President Trump heightened his battle with California over water policy by suggesting troops arrived in the state to turn on water pumps — which state officials quickly denied.

Trump social media claim of using troops to force water flow is refuted by California

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California officials have slapped down Donald Trump's claim that the military entered the state to turn on the water.

Flooding The Zone: Despite Trump’s Claim, State Officials Say The Military Did Not Turn On The Water In California

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California water officials said this week there’s no truth to President Donald Trump’s assertion that the U.S. military has entered California and “turned on the water.” Trump’s comments, made Monday on his social media platform Truth Social, are the latest in a series of remarks he’s made and actions he’s taken related to the state’s water policy following devastating wildfires that ripped through the Los Angeles area …

California denounces Donald Trump claim military helped turn on water amid fires

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