California Governor Gavin Newsom has requested $39.7 billion in federal disaster relief due to catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County that destroyed over 16,000 properties. In response, Trump's allies propose attaching conditions to this funding, including potential defunding of the California Coastal Commission, seen as an obstacle to development. This political tug-of-war over emergency aid highlights broader conflicts between California's administration and federal directives. Newsom's letter to key congressional figures emphasizes the urgency of support against the backdrop of unprecedented wildfire damages and partisan disagreements on policy changes.
'I think squeezing their federal funds, making sure they don't get funds, putting strings on them to get rid of the California Coastal Commission is going to make California better,' Grenell told CPAC.
Newsom characterized the wildfires as potentially the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history, marking a critical moment for federal disaster aid discussions.
Trump's potential conditions for federal assistance may include changes to California's water policy and the implementation of new voter ID requirements, highlighting partisan tensions.
The fires, driven by 80 mph winds, resulted in the destruction of 16,251 structures, prompting the urgent need for substantial federal relief to affected areas.
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