Leaders and residents share a mix of disappointment, hope and support as President Trump did not visit the Eaton fire’s Altadena and Pasadena destruction.
President Trump landed in Los Angeles on Friday to survey the devastation from the firestorms that swept through the county.
This isn’t the first time Trump has come to survey a fire-ravaged California. He was critical of the state then, as he is now.
As the president makes his way to L.A. to survey fire damage, he says extended full federal aid for recovery should come only if the state establishes voter ID.
President Trump landed in Los Angeles Friday afternoon to tour damage from the devastating Palisades Fire, one of two deadly wildfires fires this month, greeting Gov. Gavin Newsom who was waiting at the bottom of the steps to Air Force One.
President Trump will first tour the Pacific Palisades neighborhood with Fire Capt. Jeff Brown, Chief Deputy of Emergency Services for the Fire Department Jason Hing, and homeowners Mike and Gaby Shaw.
President Donald Trump landed in Los Angeles Friday afternoon to survey the devastation from the firestorms that swept through L.A. County. It was his first presidential visit since taking office — and a potentially contested one after his repeated threats to withhold federal aid to California.
In a meeting with local, state and congressional leaders, Trump assured them "the federal government is standing behind you 100%."
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces what may be his greatest political test and leadership challenge. He planned to greet President Trump upon his arrival in Southern California on Friday.
President Donald Trump visited Los Angeles Friday to survey the damage from the devastating Palisades Fire and pledged the full support of the federal government in rebuilding all areas affected
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