The 2018 wildfire season was notably the deadliest in California history, with nearly 2 million acres burned and 100 fatalities, highlighting severe environmental and political impacts.
Mark Harvey recounted how Trump initially hesitated to approve federal aid for California's wildfires, needing voter data to persuade him that his support was essential for his own political interests.
Wildfire data showed that areas affected had a mix of registered voters, convincing Trump to proceed with aid after learning Republicans outnumbered Democrats in critical areas.
Political dynamics shifted in California, as seen in Orange County's voter registration changes; once Republican-dominated, Democrats now lead, reflecting broader national trends in voter preferences.
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