California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed President-elect Trump for politicizing the Los Angeles wildfires and said he is “threatening our first responders.”



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Newsom blasts Trump for ‘threatening our first responders’

California governor Gavin Newsom has hit at Donald Trump over his LA wildfire response claims, calling the president-elect “delusional”. Trump this week blamed Newsom for the wildfire crisis, claiming in a social media post that he “refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water”. Responding to Trump, Newsom said: “It‘s made up. It's delusional... And it's reinforced over and…

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Governor Gavin Newsom hits out at 'delusional' Donald Trump over wildfire criticism

The Californian Governor suggested that Donald Trump is threatening first responders by not supporting California as wildfires sweep the state.

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Donald Trump accused of 'threatening firefighters' as LA wildfires still rage

One week before taking office, the president-elect blames Gavin Newsom and incites fears of hampering federal aid to opposing states.

A uma semana de assumir a Casa Branca, presidente eleito responsabiliza Gavin Newsom e incita temores de dificultar ajuda federal a estados oponentes.

Trump politiza incêndios na Califórnia com desinformação e ataques a governador

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Trump politicizes California fires with disinformation and attacks on governor

California governor Gavin Newsom apparently passed off the blame for the wildfire response to local leaders, his own team and Donald Trump.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom passes off wildfire response blame to local leaders, own team

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed President-elect Trump for politicizing the Los Angeles wildfires and said he is “threatening our first responders.” In an interview with NBC News’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Newsom continued his criticisms of Trump as the fires continue burning the populated neighborhoods in California. Newsom was asked about Trump blaming…

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Wildfires are raging on in Los Angeles, with at least 24 people killed and more than 100,000 people under evacuation orders. Looters are a persistent thorn in the side of the authorities, with criminals even dressing as firefighters in order to steal from evacuated homes.

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LA fires latest: At least 24 killed as Trump 'threatens' firefighters with warning he will withhold aid, California governor claims

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass tour the downtown business district of Pacific Palisades as the Palisades Fire continues to burn on January 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf9:39 AM – Sunday, January 12, 2025 California Governor Gavin Newsom recently attempted to deflect... The post Newsom Attempts To Shift Blame Of Lackluster Wildfire Preparedness To Loc…

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Newsom Attempts To Shift Blame Of Lackluster Wildfire Preparedness To Local Leaders: ‘What Happened?’

Finger pointed and accusations just lead people to not trust anyone, even if they’re being helped. Why does this tragedy need to be a political issue?

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LETTER: Finger pointing over the California fires

Wildfires Ignite Political Flames: Newsom vs. Trump The raging wildfires in California, instead of being an opportunity for Democrats to demonstrate their leadership, have turned into a political battlefield. Governor Gavin Newsom faces intense scrutiny over the state's preparedness and response, with criticisms from prominent figures, including Donald Trump and Elon Musk, questioning the effectiveness of local governance.President-elect Trump h…

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Wildfires Ignite Political Flames: Newsom vs. Trump

“President-elect Donald Trump’s team is engaged in conversations about his visiting Los Angeles to view the wildfire damage,” NBC News reports. “Trump, who has repeatedly criticized local and state officials for their response to the fire, has been invited out by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, and Rep Judy Chu, also a Democrat, said Sunday on CBS News she intended to invite both Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as well.”

Newsom blasts Trump for ‘threatening our first responders’

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