During the presidential campaign and in response to wildfires in California, Donald Trump threatened to withhold disaster relief unless Governor Gavin Newsom agreed to provide more water to farmers. This tie between fire aid and water policy has resurfaced as fires continue to devastate Los Angeles. Trump's assertion, blaming California's firefighting struggles on water policies protecting fish species, has drawn backing from some Congressional allies who advocate for conditions on disaster aid. However, experts warn these tactics may not be effective or appropriate in disaster response situations.
Even some California Republicans, such as Representatives Doug LaMalfa and Darrell Issa, agreed that Congress should consider limiting long-term aid.
Trump vowed that if California suffered a wildfire during his presidency, he'd withhold disaster aid from the state unless Governor Gavin Newsom signed a document that delivered more water to farmers.
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