Donald Trump blames Gavin Newsom for deadly California wildfires

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

85% : Posting on his Truth Social website late on Wednesday, Trump said: "One of the best and most beautiful parts of the United States of America is burning down to the ground.
57% : Trump is just days away from being inaugurated as president for the second time, on January 20, at which point his working relationship with America's governors could have a major impact on policy.
31% : "Earlier on Wednesday, Trump wrote: "Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water, from excess rain and snow melt from the North, to flow daily into many parts of California, including the areas that are currently burning in a virtually apocalyptic way.
25% : "Trump alleged Newsom had been prioritizing delta smelt, a small fish listed under the Endangered Species Act, over residents by placing restrictions on water flow to ensure its survival.
11% : Addressing the governor in a post on his Truth Social website, Trump wrote: "This is all his fault!!!

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