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Sun, January 12, 2025

California Gov. Gavin Newsom: I Have The Same Questions You're Asking, "What Happened To The Water System?"


Published on 2025-01-12 16:00:34 - RealClearPolitics
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  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted President-elect Donald Trump for "threatening" first responders and spreading "disinformation" about how the state manages its water supply in the wake of devastating fires north of Los Angeles during an interview Sunday morning on NBC's "Meet the Press.

The article from RealClearPolitics discusses California Governor Gavin Newsom's response to the recent water system failures in the state. Newsom expressed frustration and confusion over the breakdowns, particularly highlighting the issues with the water infrastructure during a press conference. He mentioned that he shares the public's concerns and is seeking answers about what went wrong, how it could have been prevented, and what steps are being taken to ensure such failures do not happen again. Newsom emphasized the need for accountability and improvements in the state's aging water systems, acknowledging the complexity of the problem which involves both natural disasters and infrastructure maintenance. He also touched on the broader implications of climate change and the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades to cope with increasingly severe weather events.

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