In recent weeks, Trump and his allies — notably billionaire Elon Musk on his X platform — have attacked Newsom’s leadership and at times promoted misinformation about California’s response. And House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested there should be conditions on federal wildfire aid to force changes in California.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with the Trump administration, seeking federal aid for relief and recovery efforts in Los Angeles, where wildfires killed 29 people​ and left widespread destruction​ last month.