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The Memo: Trump-Newsom feud ramps up as Los Angeles fires rage on

Headline from The Hill, on the newest of 2 developments

The feud between President-elect Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is hitting new peaks of intensity as wildfires rage on in Los Angeles. Trump has called on Newsom to resign, while the governor has hit back at Trump for politicizing the disaster.

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  1. Trump blames Newsom for 'apocalyptic' California wildfires

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  2. Newest

    The Memo: Trump-Newsom feud ramps up as Los Angeles fires rage on

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  1. Blaze Media

  2. RedState

  3. The Hill

    Trump blames Newsom for California’s raging wildfires (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President-elect Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the massive wildfires that are blazing through the Los Angeles area, arguing he should have signed a declaration to pump more water through California to prevent the situation.

  4. Fox News

    Trump says Newsom is to 'blame' for 'apocalyptic' wildfires (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the wildfires raging in California, pinning blame for the fire on his environmental policies.

  5. FOX 5 DC

    Trump blames Newsom for 'apocalyptic' California wildfires (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the "apocalyptic" wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.

  6. Fox News

    FLASHBACK: Trump has long history of warning Newsom over 'terrible' wildfire prevention (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom during his fist term in the Oval Office for Newsom's handling of wildfires and prevention.

  7. Washington Times

    Trump blames Newsom for wildfires, sets up clash over California’s water delivery (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump attacked California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday as thousands of acres burned in a blaze that tore through Los Angeles County.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Trump blames Newsom for California's 'apocalyptic' wildfires (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump blasted Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) for not signing a water restoration declaration that would have helped California battle the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

  9. Deadline

    Trump Blasts Gavin “Newscum” Over L.A. Wildfires, Blames “Incompetent” Governor For Devastating Blazes (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    LA is burning but Donald Trump decided this was the perfect time to rip Cali Gov Gavin Newsom

  10. New York Times

    Trump Blames California Governor Gavin Newsom for Deadly Fires (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Donald J. Trump issued angry comments about Gov. Gavin Newsom, and President Biden was briefed in California by the state’s fire officials.

  11. Forbes

    Trump Slams Gavin Newsom For Wildfires—Falsely Claiming He Rejected ‘Water Restoration Declaration’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Trump has argued since 2016 that California should divert more of the water contained in the northern part of the state to farmers instead of wildlife conservation.

  12. NBC News

    Trump blames Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom for deadly wildfires (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday blamed President Joe Biden and California Gov.

  13. The Boston Globe

    Trump slams California Governor Gavin Newsom over destructive Los Angeles wildfires (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The president-elect blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the massive fires that have forced tens of thousands to evacuate, saying the governor should have signed a declaration to pump more water through the state.

  14. Newsweek

    Donald Trump rages at Gavin Newsom over California fires (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Trump alleged that Newsom's policies regarding water management and environmental conservation contributed to the ongoing crisis.

  15. Washington Times

    Trump blames Newsom’s negligence for wildfires, pledges tougher policies (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The out-of-control fires ripping across Los Angeles cap years of criticism of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's water management and wildfire mitigation policies that are set to face the wrath of the incoming Trump administration.

  16. New York Post

    Trump calls on Gavin Newsom to resign as deadly LA fires devastate California: ‘This is all his fault!’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump called for California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom to resign as he faces mounting criticism for the poor handling of the LA fires.

  17. The Santa Barbara Independent

    Fact Check: Why Is Trump Blaming the L.A. Fires on Newsom’s Water Policies? (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)

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    The Santa Barbara Independent's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires started because of fierce winds and extremely dry conditions.

  18. The Hill

    Trump says Newsom should resign as Los Angeles wildfires rage (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President-elect Trump continues casting blame on California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the raging wildfires in the Los Angeles region, most recently calling for him to resign.

  19. Breitbart News

    Trump: Gavin Newsom Is to 'Blame' for Wildfires Torching Los Angeles (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump said that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is to blame for the horrific wildfires incinerating Los Angeles.

  20. Newsweek

    Donald Trump issues new demand of Gavin Newsom as Los Angeles fires rage (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The president-elect accused the California governor of misusing the state's water resources.

  21. Newsweek

    Donald Trump blames Gavin Newsom for deadly California wildfires (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    At least five people have been killed by a wave of wildfires that have struck Los Angeles.

  22. Breitbart News

    Newsom on Water Situation: 'Local Folks Are Trying to Figure That Out' -- Trump Wants to 'Politicize' Fire (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    During an interview aired on Wednesday's broadcast of CNN's "AC360," California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) stated that local authorities are trying to figure | Clips

  23. The Hill

    The Memo: Trump-Newsom feud ramps up as Los Angeles fires rage on (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The feud between President-elect Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is hitting new peaks of intensity as wildfires rage on in Los Angeles. Trump has called on Newsom to resign, while the governor has hit back at Trump for politicizing the disaster.

  24. Newsweek

    California wildfires torch Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    As wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, questions about Newsom's leadership threaten to upend his ambitions for national office.

  25. The Hill

    Newsom’s fire response under microscope amid presidential speculation (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is in the spotlight as multiple wildfires tear through the Los Angeles area, putting his response under a microscope amid speculation over his political ambitions. On Tuesday, Newsom declared a state of emergency as the fires raged in the southern part of the state.

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