Former President Trump presented a dystopian image of California as a warning about what would happen to the nation if Kamala Harris is elected president.

Trump said if he were elected, he would stop sending California federal firefighting aid unless Gov. Gavin Newsom, whom he referred to repeatedly as “Newscum,” enacted his policy priorities on issues such as water and taxes.

I’ll note that the most fire-prone parts of California tend to be Republican-majority areas.

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  • @Alexstarfire
    11•5 days ago

    TBF, the US government already does something similar with federal highway funding.

    • Stern
      16•5 days ago

      In that case its not targeted at a specific state, just at ensuring all states hold the same standard wrt drunk driving.