Newsom Criticizes Trump for Not Helping L.A. Fire Victims

Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump and Congress because they did not give enough federal disaster money to people affected by the Los Angeles fires. In February, Newsom asked for $40 billion for recovery needs but received no response from federal officials.

The money was needed for housing, infrastructure, economic grants, loans, worker assistance, unemployment support, and forest management. Newsom pointed out that he helped Republican states during their disasters before. Some federal help was already provided - the EPA removed dangerous materials and the Army Corps cleared debris.

Newsom's office announced $2 billion in federal assistance through FEMA and Small Business Administration loans. Later, Newsom accused the president of abandoning Americans while spending money on expensive office decorations.