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Trump directs US government to override California water policies if necessary


Published on 2025-01-26 22:00:45 - MSN
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  • U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday issued an executive order directing the federal government to override the state of California's water-management practices if they are found to be ineffective. The order comes two days after Trump visited the Los Angeles region,

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's directive to the U.S. government to potentially override California's water policies. Trump, speaking at a rally in Phoenix, Arizona, criticized California's water management, particularly focusing on the state's environmental regulations that he claims prioritize fish over human needs. He announced plans to issue an executive order to ensure that water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is used for irrigation and urban consumption rather than being conserved for environmental purposes. This move would involve reallocating water resources, potentially bypassing state laws and regulations, to address what Trump describes as a water crisis affecting farmers and residents. The directive aims to increase water availability for agriculture and urban use, which could have significant environmental and legal implications.

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