Former President Trump criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of the devastating wildfires, claiming they were due to mismanagement and policies favoring environmentalists. Trump's comments came as the fires raged, consuming over 45 square miles and displacing thousands. The situation highlights the increasing severity of wildfire season due to climate change and fuels a political battle between Trump and Newsom.
Instead, he's claiming he could do a better job managing the crisis, spewing falsehoods and casting blame on the state's Democratic governor.
On Thursday, Trump said on social media that Newsom should “open up the water main” — an overly simplistic solution to a complex problem. “NO MORE EXCUSES FROM THIS INCOMPETENT GOVERNOR,” Trump said, adding, “IT’S ALREADY FAR TOO LATE!” But that debate has nothing to do with the hydrant issue in Los Angeles, driven by an intense demand on a municipal system not designed to battle such blazes.
The winds grounded firefighting aircraft that should have been making critical water drops, straining the hydrant system.
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