He arrived after meeting California Gov.Gavin Newsomat the airport (see more on that below).
Im going to be back, Trump said.
Trump said that he would ensure that any federal permits were expedited.
Gavin Newsom, Donald Trump and Melania Trump at LAXScreenshot
Trump repeatedly expressed concerns that the process of clearing home sites would drag on in bureaucratic red tape.
We think within in a week, Trump said.
Thats a long time, a week.
Bass expressed concerns about safety.
Trump responded, Theyre safe.
Theyre not safe now.
Theyre going to be much safer.
A week is actually a long time, the way I look at it.
Its not going to burn anymore.
Theres nothing to burn.
Theres almost nothing to burn.
And they want to go in there.
Trump also took an aerial tour of the devastation.
Were going to need a lot of federal help, Newsom said.
Earlier today, Trump said that he wanted to place conditions on federal aid to California for recovery efforts.
Trump, though, signaled that he would be talking further to Newsom later.
Newsom greeted Trump with a handshake, and the president slapped him on the back.
Were going to need your support.
Were going to need your help, Newsom said.
You were there for us during Covid.
Trump said, We are going to get it done.
Tremendous numbers of lives have been affected.
A lot of real estate has been affected.
Well be talking a little bit later, and well get it worked out.
“Newsom: “Thank you for being here…We’re going to need your support.
We’re going to need your help.
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After the meeting, Newsom posted a thank you on X.
