Newsom Requests Further Federal Aid For L.A. Wildfires In "Very Productive" Meeting With Trump

KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles

Updated on: February 6, 2025

During an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on the critical need for federal assistance as Los Angeles County recovers from a series of devastating wildfires in January.

"As we approach one month since the devastating wildfires across Southern California, we continue to cut red tape to speed up recovery and clean up efforts as well as ensure rebuilding efforts are swift," Gov. Newsom said in a statement. "We're working across the aisle, as we always have, to ensure survivors have the resources and support they need. Thank you President Trump for coming to our communities to see this first hand, and meeting with me today to continue our joint efforts to support people impacted."

Following two different meetings on Capitol Hill, Newsom joined Trump at the White House in a closed door meeting, which he called "very productive" as he discussed the need for "unconditional disaster aid" for wildfire survivors, according to a statement released by his office.

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