Bill Maher Criticizes Trump Over Threats to Withhold California Wildfire Aid

The comedian condemned the president's conditions on federal relief, asserting Californians deserve support as American citizens.

Bill Maher used his HBO show to criticize President Trump's threats to withhold federal wildfire aid from California unless certain water policies were changed.
Maher emphasized that Californians are Americans and should not be treated as if federal aid is a privilege or conditional favor.
Trump's comments about water flow and environmental policies, including references to the endangered smelt fish, were mocked by Maher for their perceived oversimplification and insensitivity.
The comedian also highlighted Trump's broader behavior during his first week back in office, including a flurry of executive actions and controversial statements.
Maher has previously been critical of California's own handling of wildfire preparedness and infrastructure issues, pointing to systemic failures within the state.