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California Refutes Trump's Claim That Military Restored State's Water Supply

State officials clarified that federal pumps were restarted after maintenance, disputing the president's statements about military involvement.

National Guard diverting pedestrians and cyclists from entering Pacific Palisades and Pacific Coast Highway during the Palisade Fire, January 19, 2025. Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk with members of the Los Angeles Fire Department as they tour the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Jan. 24, 2025.

Overview

  • President Trump claimed the U.S. military entered California and restored water flow under emergency powers, a statement California officials have denied.
  • The California Department of Water Resources stated that federal water pumps were restarted after a three-day maintenance period, not due to military action.
  • Trump signed an executive order overriding certain state environmental policies to increase water deliveries, favoring agricultural interests in the Central Valley.
  • California officials emphasized that Southern California's water supplies remain plentiful, countering Trump's assertions about water shortages during wildfires.
  • The executive order has sparked criticism for its potential environmental impacts and for misrepresenting the causes of recent wildfires, which experts attribute to climate change and infrastructure issues.