President Joe Biden has decided to cancel his upcoming trip to Italy in order to monitor the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The White House announced this decision late Wednesday, citing the need for the President to direct the federal response to the historic fires.
California Governor Gavin Newsom reported that the wildfires have already claimed at least five lives, with the situation described as one of complete devastation. President Biden had been in Los Angeles meeting with emergency personnel and had approved a Major Disaster declaration for California before making the decision to cancel his trip.
