Trump on Newsom's Handling of Palisades Fire: 'Gross Incompetence' and 'Radical Left Ideology'

Allegations of Negligence in Fire Response

• 🎯 President Trump was asked about a potential congressional investigation into Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of the Palisades Fire.
• ⚠️ Trump stated that there was negligence in not getting permits for people to build houses, contrasting federal permit acquisition times.
• 🚒 He criticized Governor Newsom and Karen Bass, calling them 'grossly incompetent' and suggesting there is 'something wrong' with them.

Water Management and Fire Prevention

• 💧 Trump claimed Newsom stopped water from coming in from the Pacific Northwest, which he believes prevented sprinklers from working during the fire.
• 🚫 He asserted that if water had been available, the fires would have been contained to just a few houses.
• 🌊 Trump stated he had to send in the military to have the water opened after the fires, but noted that restrictions still exist.

Ideological Criticism

• 🚩 Trump characterized the situation as a result of a 'radical left ideology'.
• 📉 He expressed a belief that if he had not won the election, the country would be 'destroyed'.