During his visit to Southern California, President Trump addressed the ongoing wildfires and emphasized that federal disaster relief should come with specific conditions. He called for voter I.D. requirements and the release of water to assist affected areas. Congressman Darrell Issa echoed the sentiment, insisting that Republican disaster aid proposals must ensure timely and affordable assistance while implementing measures to mitigate future fires. Trump's comments also linked the wildfires to California's water management, suggesting that a lack of redirected water from upstream is exacerbating the situation.
Trump emphasized during a press conference that conditions for federal disaster relief should include voter I.D. and the release of water for Los Angeles.
Rep. Darrell Issa stated that Republicans will insist on conditional disaster aid focusing on timely and affordable support while including preventive measures for future disasters.
President Trump linked the ongoing wildfires to the water supply issues from the San Joaquin River Delta, despite Los Angeles' primary water source being Owens Valley.
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