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White House Denies Newsom's Claims on Wildfire Aid

12/6/2025

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The White House rejected Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.)'s claim that U.S. President Donald Trump refused to meet on wildfire recovery.
Newsom asked Congress for $34 billion for wildfire recovery, citing inadequate federal support despite more than $7 billion allocated.
Abigail Jackson, White House spokesperson, said the Trump administration expedited recovery.
She blamed Newsom and Bass for mismanagement.
Senator Rick Scott questioned the effectiveness of past wildfire funds in California.

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The White House rejected Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.)'s claim that U.S. President Donald Trump refused to meet on wildfire recovery.
Newsom asked Congress for $34 billion for wildfire recovery, citing inadequate federal support despite more than $7 billion allocated.
Abigail Jackson, White House spokesperson, said the Trump administration expedited recovery.
She blamed Newsom and Bass for mismanagement.
Senator Rick Scott questioned the effectiveness of past wildfire funds in California.