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Newsom Slams Trump, Musk Over Wildfire Misinformation

1/7/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about water shortages during last year's wildfires.
Newsom described Trump's claims as "hurricane force bulls—," saying that he weaponized lies amplified by Entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Musk questioned firefighters about water availability in Malibu and the Palisades during a livestream.
Trump's camp issued a statement praising his leadership in expediting debris removal and blaming Newsom for inadequate disaster preparation.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about water shortages during last year's wildfires.
Newsom described Trump's claims as "hurricane force bulls—," saying that he weaponized lies amplified by Entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Musk questioned firefighters about water availability in Malibu and the Palisades during a livestream.
Trump's camp issued a statement praising his leadership in expediting debris removal and blaming Newsom for inadequate disaster preparation.