Trump Seeks to Assert More Control Over California’s Water
The president, who has assailed California’s leaders over wildfires, issued the directive in an executive order that was dated Friday but released on Sunday.
Wildfires
Trump Suggests Shutting Down FEMA, Saying States Should Manage Disasters
“I’d rather see the states take care of their own problems,” the president said. Federal emergency managers from both parties have made the same argument.
Trump to Visit North Carolina and California, With Disaster Aid an Open Question
While he has expressed support for North Carolina residents, the president has criticized California’s Democratic leaders and threatened to withhold federal aid from the state.
Trump Says States Should Manage Disasters. Former FEMA Leaders Agree.
“I’d rather see the states take care of their own problems,” the president said. Federal emergency managers from both parties have made the same argument.
United by Disaster, L.A. Mourns, and Hopes, Together
More than a week after the wildfires ignited, the hazy numbness described by many looks a lot like grieving.
Why Trump Turned to Manifest Destiny
Donald Trump has long sought to make anything he controls bigger.
Trump Calls Officials Handling Los Angeles Wildfires ‘Incompetent’
Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County authorities have invited President-elect Donald J. Trump to tour the devastation, but he has not publicly responded.
As L.A. Fires Rage, Trump and Newsom’s Hostilities Resurface
California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, and President-elect Donald J. Trump have long feuded. Can the rancor be set aside to help a devastated city recover?
Trump Blames L.A. Wildfires on Newsom Using Familiar Tactics
As Los Angeles burned, the president-elect seemed to spy a political opportunity.
Donald Trump Blames Gavin Newsom for California Fires
Donald J. Trump issued angry comments about Gov. Gavin Newsom as President Biden prepared to get briefed in California by the state’s fire officials.