President Trump intensified his confrontation with California regarding water policy by suggesting military troops activated water pumps in the state. He made this claim on his social media platform, which California officials quickly refuted, stating that the federal government simply restarted pumps after routine maintenance. Concurrently, Trump issued an executive order designed to enhance water deliveries and override state policies, continuing his criticism of Governor Gavin Newsom. California officials assert that water supply remains sufficient, contradicting Trump's assertions about scarcity affecting firefighting efforts.
Trump's post came after he signed an order directing federal agencies to 'maximize' water deliveries in California and 'override' state policies if necessary.
The Association of California Water Agencies said, 'Water supply has not hindered firefighting efforts,' highlighting that reservoirs are at or above average levels.
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