GOP rep suggests California relief aid should be withheld over state policies

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) said he believes Congress should withhold disaster relief funds from California in the wake of Los Angeles wildfires until environmental policy changes are made by the state government.

During a Friday Fox News appearance , he said, “If they want the money, then there should be consequences where they have to change their policies.”

Davidson echoed President-elect Trump’s sentiments that state leaders failed to prepare for large scale fires that frequently impact the region. However, upwards of four fires have spiraled out of control as firefighters ran out of water and manpower to fight flames…

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