California Governor Gavin Newsom called on Joe Biden during a virtual meeting Friday to combat what he described as “misinformation” about his administration’s response to the devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles.
Newsom alleged that false information is circulating about the crisis, hindering relief efforts and creating division.
Newsom expressed frustration over conversations he and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have had with the public, which he claimed were influenced by false narratives.
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Speaking directly to Biden, Newsom said, “I ask you, we’ve got to deal with this misinformation. The hurricane force, winds filled with mis-and-disinformation lies. People want to divide this country and we’re gonna have to address that as well.”
He added, “It breaks my heart as people are suffering and struggling, that we’re up against those hurricane forces as well. And that’s just a point of personal privilege that I share that with you because it infects real people who are out there, people I meet every single day.”
Newsom Begs Biden to ‘Deal With’ People Spreading ‘Misinformation’ On His Wildfire Response…
California Governor Gavin Newsom called on Joe Biden during a virtual meeting Friday to combat what he described as “misinformation” about his administration’s response to the… pic.twitter.com/e3akj9ZY1t
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Newsom’s handling of the wildfire crisis has come under fire, particularly regarding reports of insufficient water pressure in fire hydrants.
An analysis from government transparency group OpenTheBooks revealed that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) lacked adequate funding for hydrants despite paying its officials high taxpayer-funded salaries.
Additionally, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Kristin Crowley faced scrutiny for her department’s focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
The LAFD’s internal “racial equity plan” prioritizes diversity in staffing, which some critics argue has detracted from addressing operational challenges.
Former President-elect Donald Trump criticized Newsom for prioritizing environmental policies, such as protecting the delta smelt, over ensuring adequate water supplies for fire response efforts.
Trump pointed to federal approval during his first term for a water management plan that he claims Newsom refused to implement.
“We had a plan to manage water effectively, but Newsom chose to prioritize a tiny fish over Californians’ safety,” Trump stated.
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Los Angeles County is grappling with devastating wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of residents and left vast swathes of land in ashes.
As the blazes rage out of control, a video of… pic.twitter.com/6QGlgZKUzD
— RVM News (@redvoicenews) January 9, 2025
Adding to the controversy, Mayor Karen Bass was criticized for traveling to Ghana during the wildfire crisis to attend the inauguration of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.
Her absence during the fires, which have destroyed thousands of homes and displaced over 100,000 people, has raised questions about her priorities.
The fires, which swept through areas such as Eaton Canyon and Pacific Palisades, have left a trail of destruction.
Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and residents have shared accounts of being forced to evacuate with little to no warning, only to return and find their homes reduced to ashes.
One emotional mother confronted Newsom on Thursday after her daughter’s school was destroyed in the fires.
She criticized the lack of water resources available to firefighters and questioned the state’s response to the disaster.
Gavin Newsom Confronted by Wildfire Victim in the Street, He Has No Answers…
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles County, displacing thousands and destroying entire communities, California Governor Gavin Newsom faced public outrage during a visit to one of the… pic.twitter.com/vqmvsbCxho
— RVM News (@redvoicenews) January 9, 2025
In response, a spokesperson for Newsom stated that the governor had spoken to Joe Biden, who committed to covering 100% of the wildfire response costs for the next 180 days.
As California continues to battle these devastating wildfires, the focus remains on relief efforts, addressing systemic issues in emergency management, and supporting affected communities.
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Begging to cover up his crimes and the crimes of the over payed incompetent members of his entire team.
The only misinformation that Newsom is dealing with from the public is the stuff his office is putting out. His mismanagement of the oil-filled undergrowth that wasn’t cleared out, his abysmal water handling, and his lacking conservation efforts is what caused this disaster. There is no excuse he can offer to explain it away.
Since the only person spreading disinformation is Gavin Newsom, I wish Biden would do something to stop him. Doesn’t he realize the people complaining are the heads of the department’s handling this disaster and the citizens he is supposed to be serving. If Biden wanted to help the problem, he would remove him from office but since he believes him, he is part of the problem. Unfortunately, Biden hasn’t handled any disaster under his term as President to the benefit of those hurt by the disaster. Nine more days for Biden, California will need to get rid of their problems and there are several that need to be removed from office if they have any chance of recovering.
Deal with it Newsom. We had to deal with your rotten media bans for years!
Newsome telling Joe Biden to “handle ‘misinformation’ coming out of California’s crisis”, is LAUGHABLE!! These Democrats do it EVERY TIME!! A crisis happens on their watch , and they blame someone or something else!! They NEVER plan for disasters. Train derailments! Spy balloons! Hurricanes! Flooding! Wildfires! But there are some idiots out there that keep electing these clowns!!
I’m sorry, was there any response by Newsom other than deflection?
May Bass & Newsom be fired, kicked out of politics since they are totally incompetent.
FJB and his corrupt administration will no doubt take immediate action. Meanwhile, people in N. Carolina are still living in tents in the depths of winter, with little to no assistance from the FJB Communists. Of course, the people of East Tennessee and N. Carolina are predominantly Conservative and Christian, so it does make sense, doesn’t it?
Is it misinformation that there isn’t enough water pressure or water in hydrants? Is it misinformation that Newsom and the Democrats didn’t improve water management and water resources because of the delta smelt? Is it misinformation that the LA fire chief prioritized DEI over competence and firefighting preparedness? Is it misinformation that the mayor of LA chose to stay in Ghana instead of returning home to help address this crisis?
Unfortunately, it has taken a major disaster for Californians to see what decades of Democrat mismanagement have created.
I feel for the people of California and pray that the fires can be controlled without further property damage or deaths and injuries. But if past behavior is an indicator of future behavior, I don’t believe Californians will learn from this and continue to vote the Democrats back to their state legislature and the US Congress and history will repeat. As Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
Sorry Gavin, there’s been a sea change in America, and the truth, ugly or not, will no longer be “fact checked” to scrub the exposure of your total incompetence.
The ‘hurricane force’ winds were generated by the fire—they did not cause the fire. California residents need to send this crybaby dancer packing.
The ‘hurricane force’ winds were generated by the fires—they did not start the fires.