President Trump is ripping California Gov. Gavin Newsom over mismanagement of the state leading up to the devastating wildfires and handling of sanctuary cities ahead of his visit to the Golden State.

Trump and Newsom greeted one another on the tarmac at LAX on Friday as Trump plans to tour fire damaged areas of the state.

Gov. Gavin Newsom told the president that California needed his help, and President Trump said he would work to “get something completed.”

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday announced that he would deploy additional resources ahead of the extreme fire weather expected this week.

California still considers looting a crime. Newsom debunked the claim on X, and prosecutors have charged multiple people with looting.

Trump is set to visit California on Friday, and the state’s governor will need to convince the president and congressional Republicans to provide aid to help rebuild Los Angeles.

Cal Fire’s total base wildfire protection budget has nearly tripled over the past 10 years, from $1.1 billion in 2014‑15 to $3 billion in 2023‑24.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has only expanded the size and scope of California government during his tenure, while Trump plans radical federal cuts.

In President Trump's first visit to California since taking office, he appeared willing to overcome political tensions with Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats to support the rebuilding effort after the L.

Burn scars in areas of the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire are of top concern, as the risk for mudslides, landslides, flash floods and debris flow is high in fire zones.

Attorney General Rob Bonta emerges from Gov. Gavin Newsom's shadow with the state's first lawsuit against the Trump administration over birthright citizenship.