The president-elect has repeatedly criticized state and local officials in California for their response to the deadly fires.

The president-elect also shared a meme of a burning “Hollywood” sign replaced with the words “Trump Was Right.”

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $2.5 billion wildfire response and recovery package in the ongoing special session of the Legislature dedicated to "Trump-proofing" California. Newsom and state legislative leaders have agreed to set aside $50 million to defend California from the incoming Donald Trump administration,

Calif., responded to those "so angry" over his wildfire response by passing the buck, saying that he's not getting "straight answers" from local leaders.

Withholding natural disaster aid to force policy changes is unusual and would mark a major escalation in Republicans’ feuds with blue states.

Trump's mass deportation plans could hinder wildfire rebuilding efforts in LA, which has faced housing and construction worker shortages.

Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, is at the top of Trump's list of potential FEMA nominees, three sources tell NBC News.

Trump, 78, appeared to warn of the threats in the pre-election interview as he criticized the Golden State’s water management policies and railed against Gov. Gavin Newsom over his handling

But Trump considered denying wildfire relief to California — a blue state he’s lost every time he’s run for president — in 2018, relenting only after being shown pro-Trump voter ...