Governor of California Gavin Newsom invited President-elect Trump to visit the Golden State to witness the devastation caused by the wildfires, meet with victims and thank first responders.
The governor’s message to Trump came Friday as the fires continued devastating parts of California.
Newsom called for the politicization of “human tragedies” and the spread of “misinformation.”
President Trump, center, looks on with California Governor Jerry Brown and Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom as they survey the damage caused by wildfires in Paradise, California, November 17, 2018. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
“In the spirit of this great country, we cannot politicize human tragedies or spread misinformation from the sidelines. Hundreds of thousands of Americans – displaced from their homes and fearful of the future – deserve to see all of us working in their best interests to ensure a speedy recovery and rebuild,” Newsom wrote.
“With respect and an open hand.”
Fox News Digital contacted Newsom’s office Saturday seeking comment, but no comment was provided. Trump’s camp did not respond to a request for comment.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Trump denounces Newsom and even claims he should resign as governor.
“One of the best and most beautiful parts of the United States of America is burning to the ground. It’s ashes, and Gavin Newscum should resign. This is all his fault!!!” the president-elect declared in a Truth Social post this week.
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Former President Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, holds a campaign rally at PPG Paints Arena on November 4, 2024 in Pittsburgh. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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In another post, Trump accused “Gavin Newscum” and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on ‘gross incompetence.’
