Newsom Fires Back At Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom is under intense fire after President Donald Trump exposed what he calls a shocking cover-up involving wildfires, water mismanagement, and a controversial housing agenda.
On Tuesday, President Trump took to Truth Social to reveal that Newsom — whom he sharply nicknamed “Gavin Newscum” — is pushing to approve low-income housing projects in Pacific Palisades, one of Los Angeles’ most exclusive neighborhoods, while wildfire victims are still waiting for help to rebuild their homes.
Trump: Newsom Let Homes Burn, Now Pushing Radical Housing Plan
President Trump didn’t hold back as he blasted Newsom for what he described as gross negligence and political corruption.
“Newscum allowed homes to burn by refusing hundreds of millions of gallons of water from the Pacific Northwest,” Trump wrote. “Now, instead of helping California families rebuild, he’s rushing to approve low-income housing projects before long-time residents even get permits to fix their own homes.”
Trump highlighted that under his leadership, federal permits were prepared well ahead of schedule, thanks to the work of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
“Unfortunately, California’s failed leadership — including Governor Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass — betrayed their own citizens,” Trump added.
Newsom’s Team Responds With Insults, Not Solutions
Within an hour of Trump’s post going viral, Newsom’s press office lashed out with personal attacks instead of addressing the accusations.
On X (formerly Twitter), Newsom’s office wrote:
“Take your dementia meds, grandpa. You’re making things up again.”
This shocking statement drew immediate backlash, with many Californians saying it was deeply disrespectful to wildfire victims still struggling to rebuild.
Newsom’s office also claimed there was “no state effort targeting new low-income housing in Pacific Palisades.” But critics point to Newsom’s own announcement in July of $101 million in taxpayer funding for so-called “affordable multifamily housing” projects across Los Angeles.
Wildfire Victims Still Waiting While Sacramento Plays Politics
The wildfires that ripped through the Pacific Palisades region earlier this year destroyed entire neighborhoods, leaving families homeless and desperate for assistance.
Yet months later, residents are still battling state bureaucracy and endless delays to get rebuilding permits, while Newsom pushes forward with controversial housing plans that many say will permanently change the character of their communities.
Critics argue that Newsom’s agenda prioritizes political pet projects over the needs of everyday Californians. Some have accused the governor of using natural disasters to advance his progressive social-engineering schemes.
Why This Fight Matters for America
This latest clash between President Trump and Governor Newsom represents two very different visions for America’s future:
- Trump’s America First vision, focused on helping citizens rebuild and cutting through government red tape.
- Newsom’s radical California model, prioritizing political agendas, housing experiments, and big-government control.
With wildfires growing more destructive each year, millions of American families are watching closely. Many believe this fight could determine how future disasters are handled nationwide.
Bottom Line
President Trump has once again forced the spotlight on California’s failed leadership, while Gavin Newsom appears more concerned with attacking his critics than solving the very real crises facing his state.
For wildfire victims and taxpayers alike, the question remains: Will California ever put its citizens first — or will politics continue to take priority over people?
