California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Washington D.C. this week, aiming to secure federal disaster aid for the Los Angeles County wildfires while also mending his strained relationship with President Trump. Newsom emphasized the need for collaboration between representatives during times of crisis and expressed his desire to move past political differences to benefit Californians. The meeting, described as 'positive' by Newsom, covered topics including wildfire recovery, water policy, and legal challenges to Trump's actions. The visit marked a shift in Newsom's approach to Trump, transitioning from a critic to a statesman seeking common ground.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s official reason for visiting Washington this week was to shore up federal disaster aid in response to the Los Angeles County wildfires. But the Democratic governor of California also had another objective: To continue to repair his rocky relationship with the commander-in-chief.
Jerry Brown after the deadliest wildfire in state history. The COVID-19 pandemic hit the next year, forcing Newsom, as governor, to rely on Trump to tap into the nation’s supply of protective equipment and to seek other federal support. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a briefing Wednesday afternoon that Trump 'enjoyed' his trip to survey the remains of the Pacific Palisades fire.
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