Trump, Newsom and California

Newsom hasn’t been told yet whether to join Trump for the president’s wildfires stop
In recent weeks, Trump and his allies — notably billionaire Elon Musk on his X platform — have attacked Newsom’s leadership and at times promoted misinformation about California’s response. And House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested there should be conditions on federal wildfire aid to force changes in California.
Donald Trump Blames Gavin Newsom for Deadly California Wildfires: 'All His Fault'
President-elect Donald Trump has called on California Governor Gavin Newsom, who he dubbed "Newscum," to resign in response to the ongoing wildfires that are devastating Los Angeles, with five people confirmed dead as of Thursday morning. Addressing the governor in a post on his Truth Social website, Trump wrote: "This is all his fault!!!"
Trump slams California over wildfires
President Donald Trump criticized California officials over their response to the recent Los Angeles wildfires, while members of Congress are fighting over whether federal wildfire aid will have strings attached.
Newsom navigates his relationship with Trump as wildfires ravage his state
Just two days before Air Force One touches down in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom doesn't know if he's welcome to join President Donald Trump's wildfire tour.
President Donald Trump goes off the rails when asked about California wildfires
President Donald Trump went off the rails when asked about California wildfires during his first full day in office. He claims city officials are diverting "limitless" water to the ocean through a "massive valve.
Newsom uses LA fires to criticize President Trump's reversal of Biden-era climate emissions standards
Gov. Gavin Newsom is attempting to criticize President Donald Trump's environmental executive orders by pointing to the recent deadly fires in Los Angeles.
Donald Trump Sends All Caps Message Attacking Gavin Newsom
The president-elect took to social media to tell the California governor: "RELEASE THE WATER, NEWSOM. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?
LA Fires Add Tricky New Wrinkle to Trump-Newsom Feud
Learn how the LA wildfires have complicated the bitter political feud between President Donald Trump and California Gov.
Trump calls on Gavin Newsom to resign as deadly LA fires devastate California: ‘This is all his fault!’
Donald Trump called for California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom to resign as he faces mounting criticism for the poor ...
Trump Says Newsom's 'Refusal' To Sign 'Water Restoration Declaration' Led to Shortage in LA Fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office denied such a document ever existed and labeled Trump's claim "outlandish." ...
Newsom calls Trump's claims 'pure fiction' after president-elect points finger over California fire tragedy
California Gov. Gavin Newsom fired back at President-elect Trump after a day-long back-and-forth over the California wildfire ...
Donald Trump Jr., Bettina Anderson, Kimberly Guilfoyle and Vanessa Trump at Inauguration Day 2025
Three women who loved Donald Trump Jr. were together for presidential inauguration: Kimberly Guilfoyle, Bettina Anderson and ...
Newsom asks for Trump’s cooperation after devastating LA wild fires, offering ‘open hand, not a closed fist’
We’re all in this together,” Newsom said. “That’s why I have an open hand, not a closed fist, with the president-elect. I want him to come out.” ...
Cali. Governor Gavin Newsom Rips Donald Trump for Playing With Fire Claims
The governor of California slammed incoming President-elect Donald Trump for spreading false claims about efforts to curtail ...
Gavin Newsom says Trump may try to withhold disaster aid for California: 'He's been pretty straightforward about that'
In an interview with "Pod Save America," Newsom said Trump has been "pretty straightforward" about potentially denying ...
Gov. Newsom joins handful of GOP governors raising flags to full height for Trump inauguration
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered that flags at the state Capitol temporarily fly at full-staff for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20.