President Trump is slated to visit Los Angeles to assess the impact of devastating firestorms that resulted in significant destruction, including 16,000 structures and at least 28 fatalities, costing above $250 billion. His trip comes amid criticism of the city's fire response and threats to withhold federal aid unless California alters its water policy. Contrary to Trump’s claims, water experts indicate Southern California currently has adequate water supplies due to record-high reservoir levels. California Governor Newsom has countered Trump's assertions, reiterating that water management won't influence fire recovery efforts.
President Trump is expected to visit Los Angeles on Friday to survey the devastation from the firestorms that swept through the county.
The California firestorms in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena burned more 16,000 structures and killed at least 28 people, costing over $250 billion.
In an interview with Fox News this week, Trump threatened to tie federal aid for wildfire recovery to whether California accepts changes in water policy.
In a media briefing, Trump criticized the state for what he described as a lack of water flow, despite experts saying Southern California has ample water.
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