Elon Musk uses wildfires to attack California’s DEI practices — as MAGA faithful spread wild conspiracies

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has lashed out at California fire officials, baselessly accusing them of putting DEI measures over “saving lives and homes,” as MAGA supporters are spreading conspiracy theories on social media about the catastrophic wildfires ripping through Los Angeles County. open image in gallery Musk joined a chorus of right-wing criticism aimed at California’s Democratic leadership on Wednesday On Wednesday afternoon, Musk reposted a comment on his social media platform X from the right-wing account Libs of TikTok, which hit out at the Los Angeles Fire Department’s diversity hiring policies. They want the state reliant on government for water.” open image in gallery A person uses a garden hose in an effort to save a neighboring home from catching fire during the Eaton Fire on January 8 in Altadena, California Donald Trump Jr also weighed in, criticizing the LAFD’s donation of surplus equipment to Ukraine to help with the war effort in 2022. “Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water, from excess rain and snow melt from the North, to flow daily into many parts of California, including the areas that are currently burning in a virtually apocalyptic way,” Trump fumed on Truth Social.