President Trump attributes California wildfires to environmental protections for the nearly extinct delta smelt fish, claiming that opening water access would remedy fire-related issues. This narrative, however, is met with criticism as experts point out that Los Angeles has ample water supply, and the underlying issues stem from poor municipal planning. Governor Newsom counters Trump's claims, calling out the inaccuracies, while observers note that Trump's focus on the fish serves a political agenda rather than factual accuracy and emphasizes the ongoing conflict between state leadership and federal priorities.
Trump's attack on California's water policies regarding the delta smelt highlights how environmental issues are often politicized in the context of wildfires.
Despite Trump's claims, water supply issues were more about municipal planning than environmental regulations protecting endangered species.
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