California Governor Gavin Newsom has recently demanded that the federal government step in to manage what he calls “misinformation” about the wildfires, but it seems more like he’s trying to silence any talk that makes him look bad. The wildfires, particularly the devastating Palisades Fire, have put Newsom in a precarious position, especially with his political aspirations on the line. Amid this crisis, he’s asked President Biden to address the spread of what he terms as “hurricane force winds of misinformation lies,” essentially aiming to control the narrative around his leadership.
"misinformation" pic.twitter.com/C6Es1cWo6i
— Matt (@amattattack) January 10, 2025
The real issue at hand, however, is not misinformation but the stark reality of the situation. According to the LA Times, the Pacific Palisades reservoir, which holds 117 million gallons of water, was empty and offline when the firestorm hit. This critical oversight meant that firefighters were left without the necessary water pressure to combat the blaze effectively, leading to dry fire hydrants and inadequate response capabilities. This blunder has been labeled as criminal by many, highlighting a severe lapse in preparation and management.
Newsom’s frustration seems to stem from the public backlash over these revelations. Overpaid officials from the Department of Water and Power have now admitted that the reservoir being offline likely contributed to the firefighting challenges. The criticism has been sharp, with some pointing fingers at DEI policies, suggesting they played a role in this debacle. Yet, instead of addressing these failures head-on, Newsom’s call for federal intervention against misinformation looks like an attempt to divert attention from his own shortcomings.
This move to suppress inconvenient truths could backfire, as the public often values transparency over censorship, especially when their safety and well-being are at stake. Newsom’s demand for control over the narrative might just be an effort to prevent further talk about his role in this crisis, which could tarnish his image further. With political ambitions that reach beyond California, this is a risky strategy, as it might erode public trust rather than preserve his reputation.
To all the brainwashed/brain dead people in the Democratic Party cult defending Gavin Newsom, and the LA mayor, here is the lesbian fire chief of Los Angeles telling you the truth.
This was an epic failure in governance.
She has since been fired for telling the truth. If she… https://t.co/YID5MypDry
— Jimmy Dore (@jimmy_dore) January 11, 2025
As the situation unfolds, it’s clear that Newsom is more concerned with managing his public image than addressing the underlying issues that led to this disaster. The focus on silencing dissent rather than improving crisis response could be a misstep in his political career, especially as the public demands accountability from their leaders.
🚨 JUST IN: The Pacific Palisades reservoir was EMPTY AND OFFLINE when the firestorm exploded, per LA Times
This is CRIMINAL.
The reservoir holds 117 million gallons of water, and would’ve given firefighters ample pressure to effectively fight the blaze.
Overpaid Dept. of… pic.twitter.com/afvRlbLJ73
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 10, 2025
Adam Carolla tells those affected by the LA wildfires that 'You asked for it' by voting Democrat:
Adam Carolla: "Gavin Newsom, you know, got recalled essentially, and he still won. We had a choice between Rick Caruso. For mayor we ended up with Karen Bass. We sort of get what we… pic.twitter.com/6CMBCXXt3B— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) January 9, 2025
DeSantis lights up a reporter: “If Newsom was a Republican, you guys would have him nailed to the wall for what they're doing over there.”
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 10, 2025
BREAKING: A reservoir in the Palisades that holds 117 million gallons of water was offline this month for previously scheduled maintenance. It was empty when the Palisades fire exploded, per the LA Times
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) January 10, 2025
PLEASE RESIGN & FUCK OFF. https://t.co/n9rYls5jiW pic.twitter.com/CxDbB1Tjmv
— Jimmy Dore (@jimmy_dore) January 11, 2025
One year ago Los Angeles experienced RECORD SETTING HISTORIC rains.
Yet the reservoirs above Pacific Palisades are completely empty.
In 2014 California passed Proposition 1 authorizing building NEW reservoirs for water retention.
A decade later NONE have been built.
This is… pic.twitter.com/bs2gRPj8rf
— Jimmy Dore (@jimmy_dore) January 10, 2025
Wow. Leaked memo reveals LA Mayor Karen Bass demanded the fire department cut $48.8 million from their budget just days before the fires broke out! pic.twitter.com/YzsG4T96y5
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 10, 2025
https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-newsom-tout-progress-battling-204528421.html
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/10/gavin-newsom-disinformation-los-angeles-fires-00197571
https://www.newsweek.com/los-angeles-fire-myths-everything-we-know-about-social-media-rumors-2013393
https://www.yahoo.com/news/pacific-palisades-reservoir-offline-empty-163924460.html
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