Visit to the California fire area shocked Trump. He still wants to abolish disaster protection






Donald Trump had repeatedly shot against California. He also has something to criticize when he visited the disaster area. But also promises help.

U.S. President Donald Trump presented himself as a carer during visits to stirrophes affected by storm and fire disasters. During his stop in North Carolina, where the storm “Helene” raged in autumn and brought serious floods, Trump promised quick relief for those affected and a rapid reconstruction. In addition, the US President also announced a decree to “profoundly reform” or “maybe” abolish the civil protection authority Fema.

Trump had already criticized the consequences of the hurricane Harsch in the election campaign and the government of the then President Joe Biden. In an interview by the broadcaster Fox News on Wednesday, he was already thinking loudly about a possible abolition of the Fema.

In California, the Republican and his wife Melania then took a picture of the destruction in Pacific Palisades, especially affected by the fires in the Los Angeles greater. “It’s devastating. It’s incredible,” he said after a crossing.

People ask Donald Trump for help

Since the beginning of January, emergency services in the Los Angeles area in Southern California have been fighting against heavy fires, fabricated by strong winds. The worst of them are now largely under control, but new fire keeps flames up. The “Eaton” and “Palisades” surface fires had destroyed more than 16,000 buildings together. Search teams have so far come to 28 victims in the charred ruins. Many fire zones are still cordoned off.

The US President was visibly affected: “I don’t think you can imagine how bad it is, how devastating it is until you see it,” he said after a flight about the destroyed areas. “It was not clear to me. I mean, I saw a lot of worse things on TV, but the scale, the size … that’s devastated.”

In Pacific Palisades, the Trumps went through a street along the side of emergency services. They spoke to residents, Melania hugged a woman. “We need their help,” said a man to the president. Many in the village felt alone from the local administration. The fire brigade’s forces were “incredible”.

Trump later said the residents wanted to rebuild their houses. He would have construction requirements remedy. “The federal government is behind them, 100 percent.”

Trump only divides against Newsom and is then shocked

His meeting with politicians and firefighters in Los Angeles began – until Trump claimed that California had an “unlimited” water supply. Then he complained in detail about the Fema. The authority is “incompetent and costs about three times more than it should cost,” he said.

Despite violent allegations and insults, Trump agreed to the California governor Gavin Newsom support in view of the fire disaster. The Democrat, who in turn shy away from no criticism of Trump, awaited the Republican on the roller field. The political opponents greeted themselves warmly and then expressed themselves in front of reporters. “It is as if you were hit by a bomb,” said Trump. “We want to get it back.” And that only works if you work.

Newsom said to Trump: “We will need your support, we will need your help.” Trump was there during the pandemic for California, he didn’t forget. The two gave their hands several times.

Trump keeps working against Newsom and blamed him for the extent of the fires in the state. A few hours before the encounter, he said in North Carolina: “You (the Californians) were hit hard, as you know. And a lot of it could have been prevented if you had had water, but did not use it, but did not use it . ” Trump had also suggested this week to establish the federal help for California on conditions.

Because of these statements, Trump had to face great criticism in California when he assembled with politicians. The democratic MP Brad Sherman pulled a parallel to underline his reminder: he rejected Louisiana’s abortion policy – but he would not depend on it. “I hope that we will get these means and that we do not punish individuals for their state’s policy.”

Rain could bring relief – and new danger

Large parts of South California were still defeating the “Red Flag” warning with an increased risk of fire until Friday, before a storm low with rain and cooler temperatures should remedy the same after a long dryness. But the rain could bring other dangers: authorities warn that water that the dry ground cannot absorb could tear with mud and rubble. Residents should also adapt to possible floods.

Trump traveled from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in the state of Nevada. In the gambling metropolis, he wanted to talk primarily about his plans to abolish taxes on drinking money.

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