Overview
- Rick Scott and Ron Johnson held a field hearing in Pacific Palisades, then outlined their findings in a Newsmax interview.
- Scott said witness testimony described systemic failures that left seniors and families exposed as the fires spread.
- He criticized the pace of recovery, citing stalled permits and high costs that have slowed rebuilding across the community.
- Scott said federal support will be needed but vowed to condition aid to ensure rebuilding is done the “right way” without waste.
- Johnson blamed state and local leaders for negligence, singling out Gov. Gavin Newsom, and said residents felt abandoned after early promises faded.