California Republicans are resisting suggestions from President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson to impose conditions on federal disaster aid for wildfire victims. With fires devastating Southern California, some Republicans worry that linking aid to policy demands may jeopardize their constituents' recovery. Trump’s push for California to change its water management practices has sparked discontent, with lawmakers like Rep. Young Kim calling it unacceptable to politicize disaster relief. Local officials also refute Trump’s claims regarding water supply issues during ongoing firefighting efforts, emphasizing the urgent need for assistance without political strings attached.
Playing politics with people's livelihoods is unacceptable and a slap in the face to the Southern California wildfire victims and to our brave first responders."
I don't think we should give California anything until they let the water run down," Trump told Fox News' Sean Hannity.
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