Trump accuses California governor of prioritizing fish over people in wildfire response.

President-elect Donald Trump accused California Governor Gavin Newsom of mismanaging the state's wildfires, blaming him for refusing to sign a water restoration declaration that could have helped combat the fires. Trump claimed Newsom prioritized protecting an endangered fish, the smelt, over people's safety. The fires have forced thousands to evacuate, destroyed over 1,000 structures, and caused two deaths. Newsom's office denied the existence of such a declaration and stated they are focused on protecting people and aiding firefighters.

January 08, 2025
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