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Trump Suggests Conditions for California Wildfire Aid During Asheville Remarks

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During an impromptu press conference on the runway at Asheville Regional Airport in North Carolina, President Donald Trump indicated that federal disaster aid for California’s recent wildfires may be contingent upon the state implementing specific policy changes. He emphasized two primary conditions: the adoption of voter ID laws and modifications to water management policies to increase water availability for Los Angeles and agricultural areas.

Trump stated, “If they do those two things—voter ID and give the water back—I’ll be the greatest president California has ever seen.” This suggests that the provision of federal assistance could be linked to these policy adjustments.

California officials have expressed concern over these remarks, emphasizing the urgency of receiving immediate, unconditional federal support for wildfire recovery efforts. Governor Gavin Newsom met with President Trump upon his arrival in Los Angeles to survey the fire damage. In a statement, Newsom highlighted the importance of collaboration, stating, “We’re putting aside our differences to get Californians the help they need.”

This is not the first time Trump has been accused of politicizing disaster aid. As Inglewood Today previously reported, during his first term, he faced criticism for allegedly withholding assistance from states led by political opponents.

As California continues to battle devastating wildfires, the debate over conditional federal aid adds another layer of complexity to the state’s recovery efforts.

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