During the presidential campaign, Trump threatened to withhold disaster aid from California in the event of wildfires unless Governor Newsom signed a water allocation document benefiting farmers. With recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, this threat resurfaced as Trump blamed state water policies for hindering firefighting efforts, despite past disproven claims. His congressional allies echoed this stance, suggesting potential conditions tied to federal aid for victims, raising concerns over political maneuvering during environmental crises.
Trump vowed that if California suffered a wildfire during his presidency, he'd withhold disaster aid from the state unless Governor Gavin Newsom delivered more water to farmers.
As Trump takes office and prepares to visit Los Angeles this week, his allies in Congress are picking up the threat regarding conditions on disaster aid funding.
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