Newsom and Trump Strike Cooperative Tone in Push for California Wildfire Aid

California Governor Gavin Newsom seeks federal disaster recovery funds in a rare collaborative meeting with President Trump following devastating wildfires.

Governor Gavin Newsom met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss federal aid for wildfire recovery in Los Angeles, marking a shift in tone between the two political adversaries.
The meeting focused on securing federal funding to address the fallout from wildfires that killed 29 people, destroyed over 12,000 homes, and displaced tens of thousands of residents.
Newsom emphasized bipartisan collaboration in his meetings with Trump and congressional leaders, calling the discussions productive and essential for disaster recovery efforts.
Trump previously criticized California's wildfire management policies and threatened to withhold aid, but the recent meeting avoided contentious topics and focused on cooperation.
California has already allocated $2.5 billion for recovery efforts, with Newsom seeking additional federal support to cover rebuilding costs projected to reach tens of billions of dollars.

San Francisco Chronicle