President Trump stated that he wants California to adopt voter ID measures and an overhaul of water management before he would approve federal wildfire aid. However, California already has voter ID laws in effect. The state has complex water policies, making it unclear how such an overhaul could be implemented. Trump’s requirements for aid have drawn scrutiny as they appear to be based on shifting demands related to disaster relief and management policies, including those on forestry, immigration, and water management, leading to conflicts with Governor Newsom's administration.
"I want to see two things in Los Angeles: Voter ID, so that the people can have a chance to vote, and I want to see the water released."
"The governor's office said that California already had identification laws in place when people register to vote."
"The president has falsely claimed that the wildfires..."
"It's also unclear what California can do to 'let the water flow' as Trump has repeatedly insisted."
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