During his Friday visit to the fire-ravaged areas of Los Angeles, President Donald Trump outlined a vision for California’s recovery and future resilience, emphasizing a rapid rebuild, streamlined federal regulations, and a critique of current state environmental policies. The visit, just four days after his inauguration, highlighted his administration’s commitment to addressing the aftermath of one of California’s most devastating wildfires.
“We can’t have a Golden Era without the Golden State,” Trump told the room of state officials and residents who had gathered to discuss their needs.
President Trump and Mrs. Trump had visited North Carolina earlier on Friday as part of a push to emphasize his America First agenda for the United States.
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Expedited Rebuilding:
Trump pledged to expedite the rebuilding process by streamlining federal permits, claiming that under his administration, California would recover faster than if managed by his predecessor, Joe Biden. He emphasized the need to bypass the usual lengthy permit processes to start reconstruction immediately, suggesting that local permits could take up to 18 months without federal intervention.
Criticism of State Policies:
The President criticized California’s environmental regulations and the state’s Democratic leadership, accusing them of being “lunatics” for not supporting voter ID laws and for their ecological policies which he believes exacerbate wildfire risks. He highlighted the need for forest management, particularly vegetation control, to prevent future fires. […]
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