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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

Republican leaders want to condition aid to California. Rank and file isn’t sure

The raging wildfires in Southern California that have ruined countless homes and livelihoods have now given way to the critical question: How will Congress provide aid to the ailing state?

Under normal circumstances, this would be an easy issue. California is the largest economy in the United States. But California has long been a punching bag for Republicans and President-elect Donald Trump has long clashed with Governor Gavin Newsom. During the weekend, Trump reposted an image of the Hollywood Hills, replacing the Hollywood sign with letters saying “Trump was right” as the area was ablaze.

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