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Kimmel Blasts Trump’s Blame Game Amid California Wildfires

1/15/2025

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Jimmy Kimmel slammed Donald Trump for his "disgusting" remarks blaming firefighters for California's wildfires. He celebrated the bravery of emergency workers and the strength of community support during the crisis. Meanwhile, Trump and GOP allies misleadingly argued that protecting the delta smelt hampered firefighting, ignoring clear evidence that water management policies are not the culprits behind the devastation.

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Jimmy Kimmel slammed Donald Trump for his "disgusting" remarks blaming firefighters for California's wildfires. He celebrated the bravery of emergency workers and the strength of community support during the crisis. Meanwhile, Trump and GOP allies misleadingly argued that protecting the delta smelt hampered firefighting, ignoring clear evidence that water management policies are not the culprits behind the devastation.