Gavin Newsom shares new video, claims it show Elon Musk being ‘exposed by firefighters for his own lies’ about LA fires
2 months, 1 week ago

Gavin Newsom shares new video, claims it show Elon Musk being ‘exposed by firefighters for his own lies’ about LA fires

Hindustan Times  

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused Elon Musk of exposing his own lies about a water shortage as deadly wildfires wreak havoc in Los Angeles. This comes days after Musk said on X that “bad governance at the state and local level” is what “resulted in a shortage of water.” Gavin Newsom shares new video, claims it show Elon Musk being ‘exposed by firefighters for his own lies’ about LA fires Elon Musk ‘exposed by firefighters for his own lies’ Newsom shared a clip showing Musk asking a firefighter, "What about water availability, was water availability -- I understand that was not an issue in Malibu, is that correct?" “@ElonMusk exposed by firefighters for his own lies,” Newsom captioned the video. Musk visited Los Angeles Pacific Palisades on Sunday, January 12, where he rolled out donated Cybertrucks as power hubs and battery banks amid the tragedy, equipped with Starlink in order to provide free internet.

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Visiting L.A. after firestorm, Trump focuses on overhauling California water policy
2 months ago

Visiting L.A. after firestorm, Trump focuses on overhauling California water policy

LA Times  

President Trump speaks with residents and others as he tours a fire-damaged area in Pacific Palisades on Friday. Trump announced that he was set to approve an executive order “to open up the pumps and valves in the north.” “We want to get that water pouring down here as quickly as possible, let hundreds of millions of gallons of water …

‘No Sense To Anyone, Including Him!’: Jimmy Kimmel Soaks Trump Over Latest Weird Claim
2 months ago

‘No Sense To Anyone, Including Him!’: Jimmy Kimmel Soaks Trump Over Latest Weird Claim

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jimmy Kimmel said President Donald Trump is still pushing nonsense about California’s water supply after the state battled a series of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Kimmel rolled footage of Trump claiming that California has a secret supply of water, but won’t use it to fight fires. “Just so you know, we do not have …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and tech billionaire Elon Musk have found some common ground
2 months, 1 week ago

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and tech billionaire Elon Musk have found some common ground

Raw Story  

Gavin Newsom and tech billionaire Elon Musk have found common ground with their shared disdain for a controversial state agency – and Republicans are misrepresenting the governor's position as they threaten to withhold disaster aid. “This might finally spell doom for the Coastal Commission, which should not even exist as an organization.” Musk has wrangled with the commission, which has …

Gavin Newsom shares plans to ‘urgently help’ LA amid fires, fails to convince people, ‘This wouldn’t be necessary if…’
2 months, 1 week ago

Gavin Newsom shares plans to ‘urgently help’ LA amid fires, fails to convince people, ‘This wouldn’t be necessary if…’

Hindustan Times  

Gavin Newsom has been sharing social media posts to keep the world updated about his efforts to fight the deadly Los Angeles wildfires. Gavin Newsom shares plans to ‘urgently help’ LA amid fires, fails to convince people Newsom has been called out for what many believe is his inefficiency at handling the blaze. ‘People lost everything because of your negligence’ …

Column: As fires rage, so do rumors and agendas
2 months, 1 week ago

Column: As fires rage, so do rumors and agendas

LA Times  

Hello and happy Tuesday, though with great respect for the ongoing catastrophe in Los Angeles. Elomp has gone after Newsom with so many false claims, it’s becoming hard to keep track — though his administration has put up an entire web page just to try. Among some of the most rampantly spreading false claims are that pressure in fire hydrants …

Newsom accuses Musk of spreading 'lies' about the LA wildfires
2 months, 1 week ago

Newsom accuses Musk of spreading 'lies' about the LA wildfires

Daily Mail  

Spooked Gavin Newsom has lashed out at incoming White House official Elon Musk on X, accusing him of spreading 'lies' about the Los Angeles fires. It comes after Musk, who is set to lead incoming President Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency made a post criticizing California's leadership on Thursday morning, two days after the fires broke out. Businessman …

LA battles deadly fire as anger rages
2 months, 2 weeks ago

LA battles deadly fire as anger rages

China Daily  

Emergency crews vehicles park along Pacific Coast Highway at Zuma Beach, following wildfires, in Malibu, California, US, January 12, 2025. Six simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles County neighborhoods since last Tuesday have killed at least 16 people as of late Saturday, The Washington Post and other media reported, citing the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office. "We're …

Los Angeles wildfire: Donald Trump calls California leaders 'incompetent' over fire response
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles wildfire: Donald Trump calls California leaders 'incompetent' over fire response

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump accused California officials on Sunday of incompetence over their handling of deadly wildfires raging around Los Angeles. Hydrants ran dry in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood as it was ravaged by one of the region's five separate fires, while water shortages additionally hampered efforts elsewhere. With just over a week before he returns to the White House, …

California Governor Newsom says LA blaze is ‘worst natural disaster in US history’ amid criticism over water supply issues
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

California Governor Newsom says LA blaze is ‘worst natural disaster in US history’ amid criticism over water supply issues

The Independent  

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 California governor Gavin Newsom …

Donald Trump tears into ‘incompetent’ California leaders over deadly wildfires response
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump tears into ‘incompetent’ California leaders over deadly wildfires response

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump accused California officials on Sunday of incompetence over their handling of deadly wildfires raging around Los Angeles. Hydrants ran dry in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood as it was ravaged by one of the region's five separate fires, while water shortages additionally hampered efforts elsewhere. With just over a week before he returns to the White House, …

Los Angeles Fire Pushes Northeast to Threaten Bel Air, Brentwood
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles Fire Pushes Northeast to Threaten Bel Air, Brentwood

Live Mint  

-- The devastating Palisades Fire pushed to the northeast, prompting new evacuations in the Southern California neighborhoods of Brentwood and Encino as the threat of more dry winds raises risks after a brief respite. Winds and dry conditions “will keep fire threat in LA county high,” Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said Saturday. Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin …

Los Angeles wildfires disaster: California Governor Newsom calls for probe, invites Trump to witness fire devastation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles wildfires disaster: California Governor Newsom calls for probe, invites Trump to witness fire devastation

Live Mint  

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for a state investigation to determine the cause of fire hydrants running dry, which hampered efforts to protect homes from destructive wildfires. Letter to LA Water agencies seeking answers In a letter to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the Los Angeles County Public Works Department, Newsom stated, "While water supplies …

Gavin Newsom invites Trump to California as death toll rises amid massive wildfires; ‘Not politicizing a human tragedy’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom invites Trump to California as death toll rises amid massive wildfires; ‘Not politicizing a human tragedy’

Hindustan Times  

California Governor Gavin Newsom has invited President-elect Donald Trump to visit California. Gavin Newsom called on Donald Trump to visit destruction site in California He accused Newsom of being responsible for the wildfires that are destroying the Los Angeles region and said that Newsom disapproved of the water restoration declaration that would have allowed additional water to enter California. Newsome …

LA fires: California Governor Gavin Newsom orders investigation into water crisis as death toll rises to 11
2 months, 2 weeks ago

LA fires: California Governor Gavin Newsom orders investigation into water crisis as death toll rises to 11

Firstpost  

Out of the 11, five of those deaths occurred due to the deadly Palisades fire, and the other six resulted from the Eaton fire. The death toll in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires has climbed up to 11 as California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the investigation into claims about the shortage of water. Newsom orders an investigation into the issue …

Week in politics: Trump blames Gavin Newsom for wildfires, sentenced in hush money trial
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Week in politics: Trump blames Gavin Newsom for wildfires, sentenced in hush money trial

NPR  

Week in politics: Trump blames Gavin Newsom for wildfires, sentenced in hush money trial SCOTT SIMON, HOST: President Biden made a major disaster declaration in response to the California wildfires. SIMON: Trump said on Truth Social that Governor Newsom had refused to sign a water declaration that would have sent water from Northern California to other parts of the state …

California Governor invites Trump for wildfire survey after 'worthless fish' jibe
2 months, 2 weeks ago

California Governor invites Trump for wildfire survey after 'worthless fish' jibe

India Today  

Days after US President-elect Donald Trump blamed the California Governor for the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, Gavin Newsom on Saturday invited the Republican to take stock of the devastation and meet the victims. In a hard-hitting letter to Trump, the California Governor asked him not to "politicise a human tragedy" and "spread disinformation from the sidelines". Explaining the reason behind …

Elon Musk's wildfire lies putting lives at risk: California officials
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's wildfire lies putting lives at risk: California officials

Raw Story  

Elon Musk's constant stream of false and misleading posts from his X social media account have been putting lives at risk as wildfires rage in southern California, according to officials. “DEI means people DIE,” Musk said in one of dozens of posts about the destruction, and he also replied "true" to a propaganda video from Alex Jones claiming the fires …

Right-wing disinformation targets DEI, 'liberal' policies as LA burns
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Right-wing disinformation targets DEI, 'liberal' policies as LA burns

Raw Story  

by Manon JACOB Months of dry weather and recent strong winds created optimal conditions for the deadly wildfires engulfing Los Angeles, but narratives on social media falsely single out "liberal" policies -- including those to increase diversity in the city's fire force -- as the culprit. "They prioritized DEI over saving lives and homes," X's billionaire owner Elon Musk, a …

Trump’s ‘inaccurate’ claims about California fires mocked by late-night hosts
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s ‘inaccurate’ claims about California fires mocked by late-night hosts

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trump blamed the state’s governor, Gavin Newsom, in an eyebrow-raising Truth Social post that inaccurately …

Biden lets slip real reason LA fire hydrants were dry when flames began as Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass cling to their jobs
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden lets slip real reason LA fire hydrants were dry when flames began as Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass cling to their jobs

Daily Mail  

Joe Biden claimed that Los Angeles fire hydrants hadn't run dry because of a water shortage, but due to power being cut to water pumps because of the killer wildfires. Joe Biden claimed that Los Angeles fire hydrants hadn't run dry because of a water shortage, but due to power being cut to water pumps because to the killer wildfires …

Los Angeles fires: Elon Musk spreads Alex Jones’ wild conspiracy theory.
55 years, 2 months ago

Los Angeles fires: Elon Musk spreads Alex Jones’ wild conspiracy theory.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Wednesday afternoon on Twitter, now known as X, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones wrote that the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires have been engineered by “globalists” in order to “deindustrialize” the United States. DESTROYED BY DESIGN: Los Angeles Fires Are Part …

Gavin Newsom claps back at Republican falsehoods about California wildfires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom claps back at Republican falsehoods about California wildfires

Raw Story  

False information has flooded the right-leaning media about the California fires and Gov. One of the fact-checks involved a statement from Republican State Assemblymember Kate Sanchez, who alleged that Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed the state "to retain seasonal firefighters." “In terms of water reliability and water supply at this moment in Southern California, things are looking …

'No more excuses!' Trump hurls more accusations at California leaders as LA burns
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'No more excuses!' Trump hurls more accusations at California leaders as LA burns

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump took his complaints about the wildfire disaster in California to a new level on Thursday, with a Truth Social post baselessly suggesting that Gov. "Governor Gavin Newscum should immediately go to Northern California and open up the water main, and let the water flow into his dry, starving, burning State, instead of having it go out into …

It's 'not possible to keep up' with Elon Musk's lies anymore: analysis
2 months, 2 weeks ago

It's 'not possible to keep up' with Elon Musk's lies anymore: analysis

Raw Story  

Political analyst Kevin Drum on Thursday took stock of X owner Elon Musk's promotion of falsehoods about the fires decimating California, and came away with the unsettling conclusion that his lies are becoming too numerous and fast to debunk. Writing at his Jabberwocking blog, Drum ran down multiple false claims Musk promoted about the fire, including claims about emergency water …

Gov Gavin Newsom's infuriating reaction after being asked why fire hydrants ran out of water during LA wildfires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gov Gavin Newsom's infuriating reaction after being asked why fire hydrants ran out of water during LA wildfires

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available California governor Gavin Newsom passed the buck after he was asked why fire hydrants ran out of water in Pacific Palisades as wildfires devastated the LA area. California governor Gavin Newsom raised his arms as he passed the buck onto local officials when asked why fire hydrants in …

Trump blames California Governor for wildfire crisis
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump blames California Governor for wildfire crisis

Deccan Chronicle  

In a post on Truth Social, Trump's social media platform, the former president stated that Governor Newsom had refused to approve a plan that would have allowed billions of gallons of water to flow into California, potentially helping to fight the fires. According to Trump, Newsom’s decision to block this water supply was made in order to protect a species …

California wildfires: Why Trump blames Governor Gavin Newsom
2 months, 2 weeks ago

California wildfires: Why Trump blames Governor Gavin Newsom

Firstpost  

Amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfire crisis, US President-elect Donald Trump has criticised California Newsom and outgoing President Joe Biden for prioritising environmental concerns over residents’ safety. Amid the ongoing crisis, US President-elect Donald Trump criticised California Governor Gavin Newsom and outgoing President Joe Biden for failing to contain wildfires. In response to Trump, according to Washington Post, Newsom said, …

How Trump repeatedly warned California Governor Newsom about ‘terrible’ wildfire
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Trump repeatedly warned California Governor Newsom about ‘terrible’ wildfire

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump has a long history of torching California Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of wildfires, an issue that has resurfaced amid the devastating Los Angeles County wildfires currently raging. Donald Trump calls for Gavin Newsom to resign as Los Angeles battles wildfire Trump has often called “terrible forest management” the root cause of these disasters, claiming that state leadership …

Donald Trump calls for Gavin Newsom to resign as Los Angeles battles deadly wildfire, ‘This is all his fault!’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump calls for Gavin Newsom to resign as Los Angeles battles deadly wildfire, ‘This is all his fault!’

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has called for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to resign as Los Angeles battles a deadly wildfire. Donald Trump calls for Gavin Newsom to resign as Los Angeles battles wildfire Taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote, “One of the best and most beautiful parts of the United States of America is burning down to the ground. January 20th cannot …

'Newson may be criminally responsible': MTG suggests CA gov may face charges over fires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Newson may be criminally responsible': MTG suggests CA gov may face charges over fires

Raw Story  

A firebrand MAGA Republican said Gov. Gavin Newsom may be "criminally responsible" for the raging wildfires near Los Angeles that so far have scorched more than 25,000 acres and left at least five people dead. In a separate post, Greene said that her "prayers go out to everyone in Southern California dealing with these raging fires" — but that she's …

Locals will figure out: California Governor shrugs blame over hydrants amid wildfires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Locals will figure out: California Governor shrugs blame over hydrants amid wildfires

India Today  

California Governor Gavin Newsom was seen deflecting responsibility for fire hydrants running out of water during the devastating Palisades fire, saying "local folks will figure it out". "Look, the local folks are trying to figure that out," Newsom said when asked to comment on fire hydrants running out of water. Trump claimed Newsom blocked a proposal to redirect excess water …

Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy

CNN  

Washington CNN — Another natural disaster, another series of false claims from President-elect Donald Trump. Newsom has never refused to sign a “water restoration declaration.” In fact, there is no such document, as Newsom’s office said on social media on Wednesday and experts on California water policy confirmed. “There was no ‘water restoration declaration’ for him to sign,” Jeffrey Mount, …

Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy

CNN  

Washington CNN — Another natural disaster, another series of false claims from President-elect Donald Trump. Newsom has never refused to sign a “water restoration declaration.” In fact, there is no such document, as Newsom’s office said on social media on Wednesday and experts on California water policy confirmed. “There was no ‘water restoration declaration’ for him to sign,” Jeffrey Mount, …

Elon Musk uses wildfires to attack California’s DEI practices — as MAGA faithful spread wild conspiracies
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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 …

US President-elect Donald Trump blames Governor Gavin Newsom for California wildfires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US President-elect Donald Trump blames Governor Gavin Newsom for California wildfires

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump has blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the wildfires ravaging through the Los Angeles area, saying that Newsom refused to sign the water restoration declaration that would have pumped more water to flow into California. In a post shared on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, “Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water …

Trump Goes On Puzzling Truth Social Rant About California Wildfires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump Goes On Puzzling Truth Social Rant About California Wildfires

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING In what appears to be his first public statement addressing the multiple, devastating wildfires that have burned nearly 2,000 structures in the Los Angeles area and killed at least five people, President-elect Donald Trump did nothing but blame California Gov. In a convoluted rant on social media, Trump accused Newsom ― whom he called “Newscum” ― of …

Trump blames Newsom for raging California wildfires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump blames Newsom for raging California wildfires

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump tore into California Governor Gavin Newsom for being unprepared for the devastating wildfires that have cropped up all around Los Angeles causing immeasurable damage. '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 …

Trump blames 'Gavin Newscum' for raging California wildfires: 'The ultimate price is being paid'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump blames 'Gavin Newscum' for raging California wildfires: 'The ultimate price is being paid'

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump tore into California Governor Gavin Newsom for being unprepared for the devastating wildfires that have cropped up all around Los Angeles causing immeasurable damage. President-elect Donald Trump slammed Newsom on Wednesday, blaming him for the fires, which as of noon Wednesday, were 0 percent contained Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that he previously warned Newsom …

Gavin Newsom slammed for fire photo op with hands in his pockets
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom slammed for fire photo op with hands in his pockets

Daily Mail  

California governor Gavin Newsom was slammed after he shared a video as he surveilled the wildfires that are ravaging through the Los Angeles area. California Governor Gavin Newsom looks on as a fast-moving wildfire engulfs plush homes in Los Angeles The wildfires ravaging Los Angeles have spotlighted Newsom's 'terrible' record on forest management, which critics say have turned parts of …

'He is the blame': Trump lashes out at Governor Gavin Newsom over California wildfires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'He is the blame': Trump lashes out at Governor Gavin Newsom over California wildfires

Raw Story  

Donald Trump lashed out at California Gov. At least two people have been killed in the Eaton Fire, one of several life-threatening wildfires driven by high winds across Los Angeles County, and the president-elect took up a long-standing feud with the governor over water access in the state. "Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before …

Gavin Newsom's 'terrible' record of California forest management spotlighted by LA wildfires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom's 'terrible' record of California forest management spotlighted by LA wildfires

Daily Mail  

The wildfires ravaging Los Angeles have spotlighted California Governor Gavin Newsom's 'terrible' record on forest management, which critics say have turned parts of the city into an apocalyptic hellscape. As firefighters tackled blazes across the city, and as Newsom declared a state of emergency across the Pacific Palisades area, the Democratic governor was battling revived scrutiny over his record on …

Column: Trump unleashes another unhinged rant about California water and wildfires
4 years, 5 months ago

Column: Trump unleashes another unhinged rant about California water and wildfires

LA Times  

Trump dials in to Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Thursday: We listened to spare you the pain. As my colleague Sammy Roth reported, among California’s 40 million residents, “Just under half a million homes and businesses lost power for as little as 15 minutes and as long as 2½ hours on Aug. 14, with another 321,000 utility customers going dark …

With California ablaze, Newsom blasts Trump administration for failing to fight climate change
4 years, 6 months ago

With California ablaze, Newsom blasts Trump administration for failing to fight climate change

LA Times  

Standing among charred trees in Oroville, Gov. Gavin Newsom insisted that California will do more to fight climate change and took the Trump administration to task for its policies that reduce environmental protections. “This is real and it’s happening.” Newsom made a passionate argument for increasing efforts to address climate change as the number of acres that have burned in …

Cal Fire To Trump: We Have Plenty Of Water. The Problem Is Climate Change.
6 years, 7 months ago

Cal Fire To Trump: We Have Plenty Of Water. The Problem Is Climate Change.

Huff Post  

Firefighters watch as an air tanker drops fire retardant along the crest of a hill near Lakeport, California, on Aug. 2, 2018. Fred Greaves / Reuters California fire officials swung back at President Donald Trump after he tweeted over the weekend that the state’s devastating wildfires have been exacerbated by a water shortage resulting from “bad environmental laws.” Scott McLean, …

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