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Fact Check: Trump's Statements on California Wildfires Scrutinized

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Fact Check: Trump's Statements on California Wildfires Scrutinized

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  • President-elect Donald Trump has criticized California state leaders, specifically targeting Governor Gavin Newsom over his handling of wildfires in Southern California.
  • Trump alleged that Newsom refused to sign a water restoration declaration that could have helped mitigate the wildfires, which Newsom's office disputes, claiming no such document exists.
  • California water officials noted that the region has sufficient water storage, but recent lack of rain led to dry vegetation, not related to Trump's proposal.
  • Amid situations where fire hydrants ran dry in Pacific Palisades, City officials clarified that water services are not designed for prolonged firefighting, which overtaxed municipal systems.
  • Moreover, Trump claimed there was insufficient funding in FEMA, but recent reports indicate the agency has approximately $27 billion available in its Disaster Relief Fund.

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