Washington D.C., January 9, 2025 – President-elect Donald Trump has blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the ongoing wildfires in the state, which have caused widespread destruction. Trump criticized Newsom for mismanaging forest resources and failing to prioritize fire prevention efforts, suggesting that these shortcomings contributed to the severity of the fires.
The wildfires, which have led to loss of life, evacuations, and extensive property damage, have sparked political controversy. While some support Trump’s criticism of state leadership, others accuse him of politicizing the disaster. Governor Newsom has not directly responded to Trump, but state officials emphasize that the fires are the result of complex environmental factors, including climate change, and that both state and federal agencies are working together to tackle the crisis.
