Trump and Newsom clash over wildfires, but California governor says he’ll work with president

President Biden is now in political retirement, California Governor Gavin Newsom is quickly becoming one of President Trump’s top targets.

And Trump, minutes into his second term as president, used his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol to take aim at the Democratic governor of the nation’s most populous state.

“Our country can no longer provide basic emergency services,” Trump protested. And he pointed to “Los Angeles, where we’re seeing fires that are still burning tragically weeks ago, without even a sign of protection.”

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTS ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S SECOND INAUGURATION

This month, Trump has repeatedly criticized Newsom’s handling of devastating wildfires that have destroyed parts of metropolitan los angeles, killing nearly 30 people and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.

POLITICAL STORM: NEWSOM DEFENDS ITS POWERS TO FIGHT HORRIBLE CALIFORNIA FIRES

The governor’s press office quickly responded by posting four photos of firefighters putting out the fire on social media.

Trump will head to California on Friday to see firsthand the firefighting and recovery efforts.

“I’m going to go there on Friday to see it and bring it back,” Trump said at an inaugural rally in the nation’s capital. “We’re going to get some of the best builders in the world. We’re going to bring it back.”

Newsom, who invited Trump more than a week ago to Californiasaid in a statement the Monday after inauguration ceremony“I look forward to President Trump’s visit to Los Angeles and his mobilization of the entire federal government to help our Americans recover and rebuild.”

And he emphasized “finding common ground and pursuing common goals” with the Trump administration.

“In the wake of one of the worst natural disasters in American history, this moment underscores the critical need for partnership, shared commitment to facts, and mutual respect—values ​​that enable civil discourse, effective governance, and meaningful action,” said the governor. said.

Newsom added that “where our shared principles align, my administration stands ready to work with the Trump-Vance administration to provide solutions and serve the nearly 40 million Californians we collectively represent.”

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS PROGRAM

Newsom was a top surrogate in the 2024 campaign for Biden and later for former Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced Biden last summer as the Democratic nominee.

The governor, who is term-limited and likely has national ambitions in 2028, was a vocal critic of Trump during the 2024 election campaign and took the lead in managing the Democratic opposition after Trump’s presidential victory.