Trump Pledges Federal Support After Touring California Wildfire Devastation
The president visited Pacific Palisades and met with officials and residents, promising relief and rebuilding efforts for fire-stricken communities.
- President Donald Trump surveyed wildfire damage in Pacific Palisades, California, where over 16,000 buildings were destroyed and 28 lives lost.
- Trump promised swift federal aid and committed to easing building regulations to assist residents in rebuilding their homes.
- During his visit, Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom, despite past political tensions, shared a cooperative tone, emphasizing collaboration for recovery efforts.
- Criticism arose over Trump's earlier comments suggesting federal aid could be conditional and blaming state water management policies for the fires' severity.
- Upcoming rains in Southern California may help with fire containment but could also bring risks of flooding and mudslides due to the dry, scorched terrain.