Trump blames California governor for LA wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump blasted California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a social media post, saying “He is to blame” for destructive wildfires in the Los Angeles area. #CNN #News

[chefneth]

The issue is that as Californians we pay a lot in taxes, and for our money not be invested in making sure our fire hydrants have enough water, is absurd! Of course no one is to be blamed for the fire itself, it’s about how well prepared we are for when fires happen to mitigate the issue. This panel is just talking out their ass and not dealing with the real issue.

[TheChuyDewy]

LA Mayor Karen Bass cut fire department funding by $17.6M
fire fighters are running out of water, low pressure fire hydrants, state water authority saying they are in 4 times demand then they have ever been. Saying more water wouldn't have helped is just stupid and there hasn't been recent rain as well aka NEED MORE STORAGE.

[mikebodak]

Dana bash, I turn it off as soon as I see her face. Total propagandist. Digs at trump by 1:10.

[thegunthergroup]

Well the blame on Newsom is justified. Newsom is at fault for this !!

[andrewlee]

But seriously, why do we not have enough water where its needed?
You guys can shit on Trump all you want, but there IS a problem that should've been solved before a disaster like this happens.

[t.r.campbell]

And rightly so. The California governor failed in an acting several water bills that would’ve solved a lot of the problems that LA is happening with water pressure right now. We also have to note that the mayor of California is missing an action. She is out of the country on vacation. She has not returned to take a leadership role in this disaster. We have to hold local in public officials accountable and it’s about time that we do so. Don’t let them escape.

[Allen-vr]

Trump makes a good point. CNN should be more supportive.

[johncreighton]

Newsom endangers California. Newsom is to blame. Covering for him makes you the problem.

[kisseeee]

You are the problem if you continue to believe storing water is not important and release all the freshwater into ocean is going to help you in situations like this.

[richie]

All these democrats won't blame a Democrat. Dana bash would be blaming trump if he was in office.

[Christina-uhxk]

Typical Trump bashing instead of putting the blame where it belongs; right at Newsome's door!

[untoldtruth]

Trump's correct the water management is ridiculous the diversity nonsense at the fire department is also ridiculous send equipment they need to Ukraine is ridiculous 🤦

[jaysmith]

What happens when you dont manage your environment and cut 20M from the firefighters budget?

[anthonysaponaro]

Well maybe if California leadership was on the job, they could have prepared better by saturating the higher risk areas

[zoso]

Typical CNN panel. Avoid discussing the real issues but pile on how mean Trump is.

[WileyHeaton]

Thank god the Smelt was saved. Screw the population.

[justusdinut]

Nobody talking about the lack of water for firefighters. 0% containment. Mayer out of the country

[TheTalk]

Trump isn't making this about politics. He is just bring up facts and the cold hard truth. They hate that.

[naipai]

You asked yourself WHY SO many moved out of CA? Most of the people said it's the government, politics, and the taxes, AND the high taxes for food and properties. Including food taxes and the homeless. How CA are miss using the PEOPLE moneys. And home owner insurance doesn't cover FIRE.

[scottbigler]

Trump is correct…. Poor forest and water management, wildfires are normal as are Santa Ana winds. This will continue to happen unless things change, man can’t control lightning or Santa Ana winds.