‘Gross Incompetence’: Trump Calls For Newsom To Resign Over Deadly L.A. Fires

President-elect Donald Trump called for California Governor Gavin Newsom to resign as multiple devastating fires rip through Los Angeles County causing widespread devastation and at least five deaths. 

The fires, which began on Tuesday, have been spread by powerful Santa Ana winds making it difficult for firefighters to contain the blaze. Over 100,000 people have been forced to evacuate as multiple major fires have broken out in the county including the Palisades Fire (17,234 acres), the Eaton Fire (10,600 acres), the Hurst Fire (855 acres), Sunset Fire (43 acres), and the Lidia Fire (348 acres).  

“One of the best and most beautiful parts of the United States of America is burning down to the ground,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday night. “It’s ashes, and Gavin Newscum should resign. This is all his fault!!!”

Later, Trump again posted on Truth Social early Thursday morning slamming Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass over their “gross incompetence.” 

“Fire is spreading rapidly for 3 days — ZERO CONTAINMENT. Nobody has ever seen such failed numbers before! Gross incompetence by Gavin Newscum and Karen Bass….And Biden’s FEMA has no money — all wasted on the Green New Scam! L.A. is a total wipeout!!!” he posted. 

Bass is facing criticism as she was in Africa when the fires broke out and she recently cut the budget of the fire department. 

According to the latest updates available from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, there is still zero percent containment for the Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, and the Sunset Fire. The Hurst Fire is 10% contained while the Lidia Fire is 40% contained. 

Trump explained on Wednesday why he believed that Newsom was to blame for the disaster. 

“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,” he said.

“He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called a smelt, by giving it less water (it didn’t work!), but didn’t care about the people of California. Now the ultimate price is being paid. I will demand that this incompetent governor allow beautiful, clean, fresh water to FLOW INTO CALIFORNIA! He is the blame for this. On top of it all, no water for fire hydrants, not firefighting planes. A true disaster!” Trump added. 

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Newsom communication director Izzy Gardon responded by calling Trump’s accusations “pure fiction.” 

“The Governor is focused on protecting people, not playing politics, and making sure firefighters have all the resources they need,” he said

Trump also said that the fires may turn out to be the most expensive in American history. 

“The fires in Los Angeles may go down, in dollar amount, as the worst in the History of our Country,” he posted. “In many circles, they’re doubting whether insurance companies will even have enough money to pay for this catastrophe. Let this serve, and be emblematic, of the gross incompetence and mismanagement of the Biden/Newscum Duo. January 20th cannot come fast enough!”

The National Weather Service said Wednesday that “critical fire weather” will continue in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties into Friday, adding that “gusty winds and very dry conditions will continue to fuel fire starts and existing fires.”