Governor of California Gavin Newsom President-elect invited Trump to visit the Golden State to witness the devastation caused by the wildfires, meet with victims and thank first responders.
The governor's message to Trump came Friday as the fires continued Destroying parts of California.
Newsom urged against politicizing the “human tragedy” and spreading “misinformation.”
President Trump, center, looks on with California Governor Jerry Brown and Governor Gavin Newsom as they survey damage from wildfires in Paradise, California, November 17, 2018. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
“In the spirit of this great country, we must not politicize human tragedy or spread misinformation from the sidelines. Hundreds of thousands of Americans — displaced from their homes and fearful for the future — deserve to see all of us working in their best interests,” Newsom wrote. Rapid recovery and rebuilding.
“With respect and an open hand.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom's office seeking comment Saturday, but no comment was provided. Trump's camp did not respond to a request for comment.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (Andrew Harnick/Getty Images)
Trump has been highly critical of Newsom, even asserting that he should step down as governor.
“One of the best and most beautiful parts of the United States of America is burning to the ground. It's in ash, and Gavin Newcomb should resign. It's all his fault!!!” The president-elect made the announcement in a Social Truth post this week.
Former President Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, holds a campaign rally at PPG Paints Arena on November 4, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (Chip Somodevila/Getty Images)
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In another post, Trump accused Gavin Newscomb of… Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of “gross incompetence.”
