Federal aid for California's devastating wildfires has become a point of contention in Washington, with House Speaker Mike Johnson suggesting that continued relief funding could be tied to the state's policies. Johnson criticized California's leadership for their handling of the disaster, while California Democrats accused him of politicizing the crisis. The situation highlights the ongoing tension between the state and the federal government, particularly in the wake of the Trump-California feud.
With President-elect Donald Trump about to take office, federal aid to fire-ravaged Los Angeles has already become entangled in a partisan political fight in Washington. The disastrous wildfires are some of the most destructive and expensive in American history, underscoring the need for sustained funding for continued recovery efforts.
Trump repeated a dubious claim that he had offered Newsom a deal when he was president years ago, to funnel water from the north — possibly from Canada — to fill California's reservoirs. Several Los Angeles leaders invited Trump to survey the damage in the region, and he has indicated he will visit next week.
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