Overview

• President Donald Trump visited wildfire-affected areas in Los Angeles, describing the devastation as unprecedented and calling for expedited rebuilding efforts.
• Trump criticized FEMA as bureaucratic, costly, and ineffective, suggesting it should be replaced with state-led disaster management systems.
• California Governor Gavin Newsom and Trump had a relatively cordial exchange, with Newsom requesting federal support for recovery efforts despite past tensions.
• The wildfires have destroyed over 16,000 structures, scorched 55,000 acres, and claimed at least 28 lives, making them one of the most destructive in U.S. history.
• Trump pledged to address water shortages for firefighting and hinted at eliminating tariffs on building materials to aid rebuilding efforts.