Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance Criticizes California Leadership Over Wildfires
Vance points to inadequate state governance as a factor in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires while pledging federal disaster relief under the incoming Trump administration.
- J.D. Vance, Vice President-elect, criticized California's governance for its handling of wildfires during an appearance on Fox News Sunday.
- Vance highlighted long-standing issues such as dry reservoirs and inadequate water resources as contributing factors to the crisis.
- The Los Angeles wildfires have displaced over 200,000 residents, destroyed more than 12,000 structures, and claimed at least 16 lives, with more victims expected to be found.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom invited President-elect Donald Trump to visit the wildfire-affected areas, emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation during recovery efforts.
- Vance assured that the federal government under Trump would prioritize disaster relief and improve emergency response coordination across affected regions.