Vice President-elect JD Vance rejected claims that President-elect Trump would withhold federal aid from California after wildfires. In a “Fox News Sunday” interview, Vance emphasized that Trump is committed to improving FEMA’s response to disasters and helping all Americans, regardless of state. Vance also expressed sympathy for those affected by natural disasters, including California fire victims, but criticized California’s governance, particularly under Gov. Gavin Newsom, citing poor decisions that worsened the crisis. Vance argued that California’s infrastructure, like dry reservoirs and fire hydrants, highlighted the state’s failure in managing its disaster response. Trump had earlier criticized Newsom and vowed to strengthen California’s legal defense against his administration.
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