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.
Trump rips Gov. Gavin Newsom for not managing California forests before devastating LA wildfires: ‘Like a nuclear weapon went off’
I took criticism because I said, ‘You have to manage your forest,’” Trump recalled chastising Newsom years before the devastation to Fox News’ Sean Hannity. “That’s like a nuclear weapon
Trump, Newsom clash over wildfires, but California governor says he'll work with president
After President Trump criticizes California Gov. Newsom over the Los Angeles area wildfires during his inauguration address, the Democratic governor says he'll look for "common ground" with the new administration.
‘I told him’: Donald Trump blasts Gavin Newsom as California wildfires rage
President Trump has slammed California Governor Gavin Newsom for mismanaging the state ahead of the devastating wildfires.
Newsom navigates his relationship with Trump as wildfires ravage his state
Just two days before Air Force One touches down in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom doesn't know if he's welcome to join President Donald Trump's wildfire tour.
Gov. Newsom calls for investigation into massive California battery plant blaze
Five days after a huge fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in Moss Landing, California, Gov. Gavin ...
No, Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Dems haven’t decriminalized looting | Fact check
California still considers looting a crime. Newsom debunked the claim on X, and prosecutors have charged multiple people with ...
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Fact check: Did Gavin Newsom really help create 625,000 new job opportunities in California?
Gavin Newsom promised to add 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. The state is making progress, but ...
Fact-check: Did California Gov. Gavin Newsom cut $100 million in fire prevention?
Cal Fire’s total base wildfire protection budget has nearly tripled over the past 10 years, from $1.1 billion in 2014‑15 to ...
Trump's California water order takes aim at Newsom, troubled Delta smelt
A Trump executive order directs agencies to “to route more water” across the state. But pumping water out of the Delta has ...
Los Angeles wildfires: California Gov. Newsom slammed for 'sideshow' as he defends state's response
A California lawmaker is urging leaders to learn from their mistakes from previous California wildfires and unite to come up ...
Move over Gavin Newsom, Trump’s got a new California antagonist
Attorney General Rob Bonta emerges from Gov. Gavin Newsom's shadow with the state's first lawsuit against the Trump administration over birthright citizenship.
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 ...
Vallejo, California residents beg Newsom for help with surging crime as LA burns: ‘We need leadership!’
Fed-up residents have reignited a petition initially started nearly a year ago, which demands Gov. Gavin Newsom deploy state ...
California leaders promise a quick rebuild, but that may put homes at risk of fire again
Reconstructing fire-ravaged neighborhoods in their former image could make residents sitting ducks for future blazes, experts ...