The recall effort calls on Californians who are growing 'increasingly disillusioned' with Gov. Gavin Newsom's leadership to join.
Qatari and Hamas officials say a ceasefire has been reached to pause Israel's war in Gaza and release dozens of hostages.LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: California Governor Gavin Newsom stands at a press conference at Raleigh Studios on October 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Californians are organizing a recall effort against Gov. Gavin Newsom as raging wildfires continue to devastate parts of the state. The fires, which have spread through the greater Los Angeles area, have killed at least 24 people and destroyed over 12,000 structures as of Tuesday. Local police have also madeRandy Economy, a former senior advisor to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced Sunday he was relaunching his 2021 recall effort against Gov. Newsom. He called on residents who are growing “increasingly disillusioned” with the governor’s leadership to join the initiative. "Governor Gavin Newsom's governance has been marked by a series of catastrophic failures, particularly his mismanagement of the recent wildfires, which have led to unprecedented displacement and destruction,” Houman David Hemmati, executive board member of Saving California, wrote in the announcement. “Wildfires are a common and well-known issue in California. The fact that Governor Newsom has not been able to come up with any plan or prep after six years as governor and eight years as lieutenant governor shows that he is completely unprepared and lacks the compassion and will to lead California any longer.”His administration has also imposed burdensome taxes on Californians, exacerbating the state's affordability crisis,” Economy wrote. “It's time for a change, as these issues demonstrate that Californians can no longer afford Newsom's inept governance needs during these critical times." Gov. Newsom’s office did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment from The National News Desk Wednesday. President-elect Donald Trump has also taken aim at Gov. Newsom over his handling of the wildfires. The president-elect last week called on the governor to resign in the wake of the tragedy. “One of the best and most beautiful parts of the United States of America is burning down to the ground,” Trump wrote via Truth Social. “It’s ashes, and Gavin Newscum should resign. This is all his fault!!!” “He is the blame for this,” he added. “On top of it all, no water for fire hydrants, not firefighting planes. A true disaster!”“The Governor is focused on protecting people, not playing politics, and making sure firefighters have all the resources they need,” the office said, adding there is no water shortage in southern California.Jackson Walker on X at @_jlwalker_ for the latest trending national news. Have a news tip? Send it to jacwalker@sbgtv.com.
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