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Home  /  World  /  The US  /  California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash for ‘photo op’ at Palisades Fire

California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash for ‘photo op’ at Palisades Fire

by Jake Hoffman
January 8, 2025
in The US, World
Reading Time: 2 mins read
California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash for ‘photo op’ at Palisades Fire

Social Media Erupts as Governor Makes Appearance at Wildfire Scene

California Governor Gavin Newsom has drawn sharp criticism after sharing footage of his visit to the devastating Palisades Fire. Opponents accuse him of exploiting the disaster for political gain while questioning his administration’s fire prevention policies.

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The governor’s Instagram Story showing his presence at the fire scene sparked immediate backlash across social media platforms. The X account Libs of TikTok led the criticism, stating “Gavin Newsom has arrived for the photo op of him watching his state burn to the ground.”

Gavin Newsom has arrived for the photo op of him watching his state burn to the groundpic.twitter.com/B2TDdZawFc

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 8, 2025

Breaking 911, a prominent conservative account on X, aimed what they perceived as performative leadership: “JUST IN: California Gov. Gavin Newsom has showed up to the scene of the Palisades fire to put his hands in his back pockets.”

JUST IN: California Gov. Gavin Newsom has showed up to the scene of the Palisades fire to put his hands in his back pockets pic.twitter.com/fnY2LBL0mr

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 8, 2025

Policy criticism emerge

The visit has reignited debates about California’s water infrastructure policies. Radio host Ari Hoffman highlighted long-standing concerns about the state’s water management: “Just a reminder that California voters approved a ballot measure to have more water storage built, & Gavin Newsom still hasn’t done it. As a result, millions of gallons of snow melt and rain pour into the Pacific Ocean.”

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Broader context

The criticism comes amid a larger discussion about California’s wildfire prevention and water management approach. Critics point to a decade-old water storage and reservoir project that they claim has seen little progress under Newsom’s administration.

The controversy highlights the growing tension between emergency response photo opportunities and substantive policy action in addressing California’s recurring wildfire challenges.

Note: This story is developing as the Palisades Fire continues to impact Los Angeles communities.

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