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A particularly damning moment came when CNN’s Anderson Cooper asked Newsom how firefighters could combat raging flames when hydrants in some communities ran out of water. Newsom’s response left many viewers stunned: “Local folks are gonna figure that out,” he said.
The response has been widely criticized as dismissive, further fueling frustrations among Californians who feel abandoned in their time of need.
Former President Trump weighed in on the crisis, alleging that Newsom’s policies helped create the conditions for such devastation. In a Truth Social post, Trump pointed to Newsom’s environmental agenda, particularly the decision to prioritize the preservation of the delta smelt, a small fish species, over projects that could have bolstered the state’s water reserves.
“Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water, from excess rain and snow melt from the North, to flow daily into many parts of California, including the areas that are currently burning in a virtually apocalyptic way,” Trump wrote.
Trump criticized Newsom for policies that diverted excess rain and snowmelt into the ocean rather than reservoirs, leaving the state unprepared for emergencies like this wildfire season.
“He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called a smelt, by giving it less water (it didn’t work!), but didn’t care about the people of California. Now the ultimate price is being paid,” Trump continued. “On top of it all, no water for fire hydrants, not firefighting planes. A true disaster!”
Trump’s criticism extended beyond Newsom to the Democratic leadership at both the state and federal levels. He took aim at President Joe Biden’s FEMA response, accusing it of being underfunded due to what he labeled the “Green New Scam.”
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“Fire is spreading rapidly for 3 days — ZERO CONTAINMENT. Nobody has ever seen such failed numbers before!” Trump wrote. “Gross incompetence by Gavin Newscum and Karen Bass….And Biden’s FEMA has no money — all wasted on the Green New Scam! L.A. is a total wipeout!!!
As California’s wildfires rage on, the pressure on Governor Newsom mounts. Critics argue that his administration’s environmental policies and alleged lack of preparedness have left the state vulnerable to disaster. Trump’s public call for Newsom’s resignation has added fuel to the political firestorm, leaving many to wonder how this crisis will reshape California’s future—and Newsom’s political aspirations.
As Forrest Gump’s Mother said, “Stupid is as stupid does!” That’s the only way to describe the California governor, besides saying his eyes are too close together and he needs to use his head for something other than a hat rack. His political future is rapidly going down the drain.