Newsom, California and Trump

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.
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 $3 billion in 2023‑24.
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.
Newsom navigates his relationship with Trump as wildfires ravage his state
Gavin Newsom doesn't know if he's welcome to join President Donald Trump's wildfire tour. The Democratic governor is willing and able to meet with the Republican president in Southern California on Friday,
‘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.
Trump rips Gov. Gavin Newsom for not managing California forests before devastating LA wildfires: ‘Like a nuclear weapon went off’
President Trump ripped California Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday for mismanaging his state’s water supply and forests, resulting in one of the most destructive wildfires in Golden State history. “I took criticism because I said,
Trump on meeting with Newsom during trip to survey California fire damage: ‘I don’t know’
President Trump on Wednesday declined to commit to meeting with Gov. Gavin Newsom during his upcoming trip to California.
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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 ...
Gavin Newsom Should Ditch California’s Lunatic Governmental Practices
Gavin Newsom suspended environmental regulations to help affected LA homeowners and businesses rebuild after the horrific ...
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 ...
Trump threatens to withhold aid for California wildfires in first TV interview since inauguration
President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal aid from California as it works to recover from devastating wildfires, ...
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Trump To Tour LA Wildfire Devastation Amid Barbs With Newsom Over Water and Climate Change
They either have a death wish, they’re stupid, or there’s something else going on that we don’t understand. But we want the ...
Of fish and men: Trump's California water order takes aim at Newsom and troubled smelt
A Trump executive order directs agencies to 'to route more water' across the state. But some say there's a lot more at stake.
California Republicans Uneasy Over Trump’s Threat to Condition Wildfire Aid
In an interview aired Wednesday night, Trump said he may withhold aid to California until the state adjusts how it manages ...
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 ...
Trump says a ‘valve’ can solve California’s water woes. Experts say it’s not true.
Trump is taking aim at water supplies for an endangered fish, but scientists say he’s missing the point. It’s one of California’s thorniest problems. The nation’s most populous state is full of ...