Trump, Newsom and California

California Gov. Newsom hasn't been told yet whether to join Trump for the president's wildfires stop
In recent weeks, Trump and his allies — notably billionaire Elon Musk on his X platform — have attacked Newsom's leadership and at times promoted misinformation about California's response. And House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested there should be conditions on federal wildfire aid to force changes in California.
Gavin Newsom Launches New Website to Fight Wildfire 'Misinformation'
California governor launches a fact-checking site amid historic wildfires and doubles National Guard as flames threaten more landmarks.
Newsom calls Trump's claims 'pure fiction' after president-elect points finger over California fire tragedy
California Gov. Gavin Newsom fired back at President-elect Trump after a day-long back-and-forth over the California wildfire response.
Gov. Newsom invites President-elect Trump to tour wildfire damage in Southern California
Gov. Gavin Newsom penned a letter to President-elect Donald Trump on Friday, inviting him to California to see the devastation left by the fires in Los Angeles County firsthand.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom passes off wildfire response blame to local leaders, own team
California Gov. Gavin Newsom passed the buck when asked about the public’s anger over the state’s response to the devastating wildfires engulfing Los Angeles — instead claiming local leaders were failing to provide adequate information.
Trump to visit California to survey wildfire damage
President Trump is set to visit communities hit by wildfires in Southern California on Friday. The president continues to blame local and state officials for the devastation. Alene Tchekmedyian, investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times,
Battling LA's wildfires, priorities shift for Gov. Gavin Newsom's once Trump-focused special session
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, one of President-elect Donald Trump's top political adversaries, has shifted his focus in recent days from gearing up for legal battles against the incoming Republican administration to prioritizing the state’s response to destructive wildfires around Los Angeles.
Trump slams California over wildfires
President Donald Trump criticized California officials over their response to the recent Los Angeles wildfires, while members of Congress are fighting over whether federal wildfire aid will have strings attached.
Of fish and men: Trump's California water order takes aim at Newsom and troubled smelt
A Trump executive order directs agencies to 'to route more water' across the state. But some say there's a lot more at stake.
California Legislature takes up $2.5B wildfire aid package
The funding would help pay for services ranging from shelters for those who have lost their homes and debris removal, among ...
California Gov. Newsom tries to weasel out of blame with reservoir claim — is immediately called out
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on tried to play semantics and weasel out of blame by saying state reservoirs were “completely ...
Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out
Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking ...
Celebrities Condemn Gavin Newsom as Fires Level Los Angeles
NEW: Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson blast California Governor Gavin Newsom for failing to prepare Los Angeles for the devastating ...
Newsom blasts Trump over leaving Paris Agreement: ‘Believe your own damn eyes’
President Donald Trump announced that he was withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, the Washington Examiner ...
What happened Saturday through Monday, Jan. 18-20: Southern California braces for latest threat of extreme weather
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said that the fire department has deployed all available resources and positioned fire ...
Mike Johnson Rips Gavin Newsom's 'Clap Back' Video as Tensions Grow
Newsom blasted Johnson for saying that "conditions" should be placed on aid for California's ongoing fire emergency.