| [X] President Donald Trump has escalated his feud with California Governor Gavin Newsom, accusing him of incompetence in handling the slow recovery from the January 2025 fires in Los Angeles. During a White House briefing, Trump praised federal efforts for issuing permits quickly while criticizing Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass for bureaucratic delays, potentially jeopardizing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Newsom fired back on social media, defending his executive orders to cut red tape and aid fire victims, amid broader tensions over state sovereignty and disaster response. |