Vice President-elect JD Vance refuted worries about withholding federal wildfire aid to California, emphasizing President-elect Trump’s commitment to helping all Americans.
This reassurance follows Trump’s past remarks suggesting a reluctance to fund disaster relief.
Vance acknowledged the devastation caused by California’s wildfires, expressing empathy for victims while urging improved federal disaster response. He criticized Governor Gavin Newsom’s policies but noted Trump’s focus on ensuring effective FEMA support nationwide.
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