While California Burns, Gavin Newsom Begs Biden to Silence ‘Disinformation’

Wildfires, fueled by strong winds, are destroying Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom is begging President Joe Biden to silence “hurricane-force winds of mis- and disinformation.”

“It breaks my heart as people are suffering and struggling that we’re up against those hurricane force, forces as well,” Newsom said on Friday in a video call with Biden. “I ask you, we’ve got to deal with this misinformation.”

"There are hurricane force winds of mis- and disinformation. People want to divide this country. We'll have to address that as well. It breaks my heart. … You wonder where this stuff comes from."

— California Gov. Gavin Newsom during wildfire briefing with Biden and Harris pic.twitter.com/AOdhTu2xKO

— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) January 10, 2025

Never mind the actual winds that swept wildfires from the perimeter of Los Angeles to destroy suburban neighborhoods. Still, Newsom expressed concern that “misinformation” could harm Californians.

“It infects real people that are out there,” Newsom told the president. “And they’re having conversations that are not the typical conversations you’d have at this time.”

Newsom apparently finds it unusual that people would discuss the possibility that government actions may have contributed to the spread of the wildfire when flames are engulfing their homes and livelihoods. (Read more from “While California Burns, Gavin Newsom Begs Biden to Silence ‘Disinformation’” HERE)

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