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Newsom Thanks Trump for Wildfire Aid Amid Controversy

1/29/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed gratitude to President Trump for wildfire relief during a Los Angeles visit, even acknowledging Trump's controversial conditions. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel humorously likened Newsom's thanks to appreciating a horror movie villain, casting doubt on Trump's reliability in crisis management due to his past remarks.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed gratitude to President Trump for wildfire relief during a Los Angeles visit, even acknowledging Trump's controversial conditions. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel humorously likened Newsom's thanks to appreciating a horror movie villain, casting doubt on Trump's reliability in crisis management due to his past remarks.