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Actions by Newsom in response to Trump's accusations by mid-2025
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Policy changes on water management • 25%
Legal action against Trump • 25%
Public campaign to counter accusations • 25%
No significant action • 25%
Official announcements from the Office of the Governor of California or news reports
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Trump Calls Newsom 'Incompetent,' Blames Firefighter Water Shortages on Smelt Protection
Jan 9, 2025, 12:20 AM
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the massive wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County, calling him an "incompetent governor" and accusing him of mismanaging the state's water resources. Trump criticized Newsom for refusing to sign a water restoration declaration that would allow "beautiful, clean, fresh water" to flow into California, claiming that water is being diverted to protect a "tiny little fish called a smelt." He stated that firefighters are running out of water and that "they have no water in the fire hydrants" as fires tear through Los Angeles. "He is to blame for this," Trump said. Newsom responded by accusing Trump of politicizing the disaster, stating, "One can't even respond to it."
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New fire prevention measures • 25%
Request for federal aid • 25%
Increased water flow • 25%
Other • 25%
Visit canceled by Newsom • 25%
Visit happens and Trump meets with Newsom • 25%
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Visit canceled by Trump • 25%
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Newsom alters policies • 25%
Trump issues apology • 25%
No significant change • 25%
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Legal action taken • 25%
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