President Donald Trump is visiting North Carolina and California to address the impacts of recent hurricanes and wildfires, marking his first trips outside Washington during his second term. He has criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for the wildfire response and has made unfounded claims regarding water resource management, alleging that the state is withholding water to protect an endangered species. Trump threatens to withhold federal aid until changes are made, placing much of the blame on local leadership. Meanwhile, ongoing wildfires have resulted in significant casualties and damage.
The Biden administration has rejected the allegations, stating ample resources were assigned to recovery efforts in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.
Trump emphasized, 'I don't think we should give California anything until they let the water run down,' continuing his critique of state policies amid ongoing wildfires.
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