Is Gavin Newsom to Blame for California Wildfires? What Poll Shows

A recent poll found that most college students do not feel California Governor Gavin Newsom is responsible for the wildfires that tore through Los Angeles County last month, despite President Donald Trump ‘s criticism of the governor.

Newsweek reached out to Newsom’s and Trump’s press offices by email for comment.

Why It Matters

In January, numerous wildfires ignited in Los Angeles County and other Southern California areas amid unseasonably dry conditions and strong winds. The Los Angeles wildfires killed at least 29 people and burned thousands of acres while destroying countless structures.

Days before Trump was inaugurated, he took to his social media website, Truth Social, to criticize Newsom for his role in the fires, saying, “This is all his fault!!!”

What To Know

College Pulse is a survey research and analytics company that polls college students from more than 1,500 two- and four-year colleges and universities…

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