Trump, Newsom and California

California Gov. Newsom hasn't been told yet whether to join Trump for the president's wildfires stop
In recent weeks, Trump and his allies — notably billionaire Elon Musk on his X platform — have attacked Newsom's leadership and at times promoted misinformation about California's response. And House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested there should be conditions on federal wildfire aid to force changes in California.
Trump rips Gov. Gavin Newsom for not managing California forests before devastating LA wildfires: ‘Like a nuclear weapon went off’
I took criticism because I said, ‘You have to manage your forest,’” Trump recalled chastising Newsom years before the devastation to Fox News’ Sean Hannity. “That’s like a nuclear weapon
Trump, Newsom clash over wildfires, but California governor says he'll work with president
After President Trump criticizes California Gov. Newsom over the Los Angeles area wildfires during his inauguration address, the Democratic governor says he'll look for "common ground" with the new administration.
Fact-check: Did California Gov. Gavin Newsom cut $100 million in fire prevention?
Cal Fire’s total base wildfire protection budget has nearly tripled over the past 10 years, from $1.1 billion in 2014‑15 to $3 billion in 2023‑24.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom: I Have The Same Questions You're Asking, "What Happened To The Water System?"
California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted President-elect Donald Trump for "threatening" first responders and spreading "disinformation" about how the state manages its water supply in the wake of devastating fires north of Los Angeles during an interview Sunday morning on NBC's "Meet the Press.
Newsom navigates his relationship with Trump as wildfires ravage his state
Gavin Newsom doesn't know if he's welcome to join President Donald Trump's wildfire tour. The Democratic governor is willing and able to meet with the Republican president in Southern California on Friday,
‘I told him’: Donald Trump blasts Gavin Newsom as California wildfires rage
President Trump has slammed California Governor Gavin Newsom for mismanaging the state ahead of the devastating wildfires.
Trump on meeting with Newsom during trip to survey California fire damage: ‘I don’t know’
President Trump on Wednesday declined to commit to meeting with Gov. Gavin Newsom during his upcoming trip to California.
Gov. Newsom calls for investigation into massive California battery plant blaze
Five days after a huge fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in Moss Landing, California, Gov. Gavin ...
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Fact check: Did Gavin Newsom really help create 625,000 new job opportunities in California?
Gavin Newsom promised to add 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. The state is making progress, but ...
Gavin Newsom Should Ditch California’s Lunatic Governmental Practices
Gavin Newsom suspended environmental regulations to help affected LA homeowners and businesses rebuild after the horrific ...
No, Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Dems haven’t decriminalized looting | Fact check
California still considers looting a crime. Newsom debunked the claim on X, and prosecutors have charged multiple people with ...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs executive order to speed Palisades, Eaton fire debris removal
Burn scars in areas of the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire are of top concern, as the risk for mudslides, landslides, flash ...
Gavin Newsom has grown California’s government to a record size. Now he, too, is selling ‘efficiency’
Gov. Gavin Newsom has only expanded the size and scope of California government during his tenure, while Trump plans radical ...
Move over Gavin Newsom, Trump’s got a new California antagonist
Attorney General Rob Bonta emerges from Gov. Gavin Newsom's shadow with the state's first lawsuit against the Trump administration over birthright citizenship.
Of fish and men: Trump's California water order takes aim at Newsom and troubled smelt
A Trump executive order directs agencies to 'to route more water' across the state. But some say there's a lot more at stake.