Newsom Slammed for Saying 'Local Folks Are Gonna Figure That Out' As Fires Rage Behind Him: 'This Clip Perfectly Captures Newsom's Entire Governorship'

California officials, such as Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, have received criticism for insufficient wildfire prevention preparation as four different wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles County (Credit: GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA via AFP / JUSTIN SULLIVAN)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing backlash after a video of him addressing the resource shortage in California as a result of the ongoing wildfires began to circulate on social media, in which Newsom indicates that California residents will come up with their own solutions to the ongoing crisis.

COOPER: “What is the situation with the water? Palisades ran out last night.”

NEWSOM (throws hands up): “Local folks are gonna figure that out.” pic.twitter.com/O0AfSP6XW3

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