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California Wildfires Rage as Newsom Blames Trump

7/6/2025

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California is engulfed in devastating wildfires, with the Madre Fire scorching over 70,000 acres. Governor Gavin Newsom lashes out at President Trump for failing to provide sufficient federal aid, intensifying the clash between state and federal responses. Amidst this chaos, Newsom faces scrutiny for his past fire management and budget cuts that jeopardized prevention efforts.

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California is engulfed in devastating wildfires, with the Madre Fire scorching over 70,000 acres. Governor Gavin Newsom lashes out at President Trump for failing to provide sufficient federal aid, intensifying the clash between state and federal responses. Amidst this chaos, Newsom faces scrutiny for his past fire management and budget cuts that jeopardized prevention efforts.