18 April 2024,   23:27
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Donald Trump threatens to cut U.S. funding for California wildfires

President Donald Trump is threatening to cut U.S. funding to California for aid during wildfires that have burned across the state during dry winds this fall.

Trump tweeted Sunday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has done a “terrible job of forest management.” He tweeted that when fires rage, the governor comes to the federal government for help. “No more,” he said.
"Every year, as the fire’s rage & California burns, it is the same thing-and then he comes to the Federal Government for $$$ help," Trump said. "No more. Get your act together Governor. You don’t see close to the level of burn in other states."
Newsom responded on Twitter that, since Trump does not believe in climate change, he is "excused from this conversation." 
In the last few days in the state of California, 40,000 hectares have been burnt due to heavy fires.

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