Trump, Los Angeles and California

California Has Long Been Trump’s Punching Bag. Now Los Angeles Needs His Help.
The Republican president-elect and Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom have had a rocky relationship for years.
Los Angeles fires underscore how much California has to lose if Donald Trump withholds disaster aid
The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster. President-elect Trump has threatened to withhold firefighting money from California.
Donald Trump Issues New Demand of Gavin Newsom As Los Angeles Fires Rage
Trump's post accused Newsom of allowing water to flow "out into the Pacific Ocean" instead of using it to combat drought and the raging wildfires devastating the nation's second-largest city by population. Newsweek reached out to Newsom's office for comment via email.
Get the facts: Trump's California claims during LA area fires
President-elect Donald Trump took to his platform, Truth Social, on Wednesday to sound off about the wildfires raging in Southern California.
LA fires underscore how much California has to lose if Trump withholds disaster aid
The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster. President-elect Trump has threatened to withhold firefighting money from California.
California fires sweep through Los Angeles — with over 100,000 under evacuation
Southern California suffered through multiple massive fires, with thousands escaping their homes and two deaths reported. It's expected to get worse.
The Los Angeles Fires Will Put California’s New Insurance Rules to the Test
The state’s insurance industry was reformed in late 2024 to promote coverage in disaster-prone areas. Tens of billions in fire damage will stress-test the new regime.
Wildfires in Los Angeles, California
Satellite imagery captured the Palisades fire burning in northern Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 7, as officials advised people near the fire to evacuate.Satellite imagery releas
California fires put Los Angeles and outlying areas on high alert: What to know
Los Angeles is reeling from the most destructive wildfires in its history, and firefighters are struggling to contain the devastating blaze.
California fire hydrants run dry as Los Angeles burns
Fox News contributor Mary Katharine Ham and Zuma Global President Heather Zumarraga discuss California's lack of resources to fight the 'heartbreaking' wildfires on 'Making Money.'
Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy
Trump made similar false claims about FEMA being out of money in the wake of Hurricane Helene in the fall.
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Trump Slams California Water Mismanagement, Blames Newsom For ‘Sending Water To Pacific To Save Smelt’ Over People
Amid the ongoing wildfire in Los Angeles, President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized the state’s water management ...
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DeSantis calls for media to hold Democratic California leaders accountable for wildfires: 'Have not seen that'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pointed out the difference in how Republican and Democratic leaders are treated by some in media ...
Donald Trump Blames Gavin Newsom for Deadly California Wildfires: 'All His Fault'
President-elect Donald Trump has called on California Governor Gavin Newsom, who he dubbed "Newscum," to resign in response ...
Donald Trump, California Gov. Gavin Newsom clash over devastating wildfires
Trump has said he would turn on “a very large faucet” that could send millions of gallons of water from the Columbia River to ...
Trump Goes On Puzzling Truth Social Rant About California Wildfires
In 2018, after the Camp Fire in Northern California killed 85 people, destroyed 18,000 structures, and burned 95% of the town ...
As L.A. burns, Trump blames Newsom — and California governor pushes back
The president-elect sought to blame the climate-change-exacerbated crisis in Southern California on the state’s water ...
Biden pledges 6 months of wildfire aid despite Trump threats to cut funds to California
Trump issued a fiery volley against Gov. Newsom, blaming him for the fires, and has said before that he'll cut wildfire funds to California.