Catastrophic California wildfires too big a crisis for small man, Donald Trump

Still weeks away from returning to office, Donald Trump is showing himself to be as petty and vindictive as he was in his first term, turning the tragic, devastating wildfire crisis in Los Angeles into a political gotcha game with distorted lies and accusations. Charlie Sykes, writer for the Atlantic, discusses with Alex Wagner.

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[LOVER-LIFES]

Thanking my uncle who is a fire fighter, going with his crew, and we're from Canada 🇨🇦!!

[MrTabo]

It's not Trump's rhetoric...call it what it is...LIES.

[Handymanjeffery]

17.6 million cut from the fire department's budget

[duaneprice]

Wow finally someone in the media has finally spoken truth about this character. Thank you!

[lesasveen]

Trump is not responsible for other idiots mistakes.

[robynsegg]

Well MAGA... THIS... is what YOU VOTED FOR... a near 80 YEAR OLD BABY who always has to make EVERYTHING about him. Good job.

[Yaskwhy]

Glendale here 🖐, next to Hollywood, the 100 mph winds have snapped street signs, wire cables and street lights falling. A lot of fallen trees. The embers flying from faraway is beyond belief. I've never seen such strong winds. It's usually 3 mph daily. 📺 📻 ☎️ and city emergency apps, emails and regular calls are keeping us updated. The authorities are doing a wonderful job. Los Angeles county residents are strong 💪

[chipmunk]

He didn’t just come up with this, he’s been saying it for awhile and no one said anything. Now a disaster happens made worse by what Trump has been saying for months and now he’s lying.

[jucat]

Only In America would a President elect be so lacking compassion or empathy. What a pathetic horrible old man..

[EstherKibui]

Trump is beyond redemption. Just a horrible human being.

[jasonjohnson]

The most frustrating thing is the way the media keeps expecting Trump to be different.

[patriciavaughan]

He’s NEVER been FIT to hold OFFICE! NEVER!! Gop you are responsible!

[Idontknowsht]

Highest taxes in the country; this is what they get?

[CatsandJP]

I’m an Australian and my heart goes out to those all those affected…..including the whole country especially when you are going to have such a childish self obsessed egotistical extremely divisive person running America…who completely lacks any kind compassion and diplomacy.

[CEO-xtch]

Can ANYTHING in the World Ever Happen that Trump Doesn’t Have to BLAME and Tear Down someone for it?
WHY can’t he EVER SAY THINGS that Comfort the Weary and Distressed and in this case the Thousands NOW Homeless who’ve in many Cases LOST EVERYTHING and EVEN THEIR LIVES — HOW CAN ANYONE BE THAT INSENSITIVE? It’s NOT NORMAL BEHAVIOR.

[RichVitality]

Trump should keep his mouth shut until he has been briefed or has that time educating himself in humility and god fearing

[mastrohip]

Where’s the empathy for these poor soles at what they are going through. To spew BS and blame is totally unconscionable. US society is being led down the toilet following 47. I pray for the residents of California affected buy this disaster.

[jennifershields]

It's way more than irresponsible! It's SICK! That person should NEVER be our President! Disgusting! 😠🤬

[JakeTheMuss-fm]

People dying and they talk about trump for 8 minutes straight haha

[vanessawhitneypro]

Thank You, President Biden & Governor Newsom. Good Men. Good Leaders. Hollywood resident since '98.