Trump has lashed out at his longtime political foe Gov. Gavin Newsom’s forest management policies and falsely claimed the state’s fish conservation efforts are responsible for fire hydrants running dry in urban areas.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-09 17:49:54">January 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM EST</time>

Trump has lashed out at his longtime political foe Gov. Gavin Newsom’s forest management policies and falsely claimed the state’s fish conservation efforts are responsible for fire hydrants running…{ai:summary}<p>Trump criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom's forest management and inaccurately attributed urban fire hydrant issues to the state's fish conservation policies. </p><p>#politics</p>

As wildfires rage in Los Angeles, Trump doesn’t offer much sympathy. He’s casting blame.

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