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Fox News
a day ago
- Politics
- Fox News
President Trump Calls out FireAid and "Newscum"
President Trump is calling out California FireAid corruption and the state's failed leadership. I'm Tomi Lahren, more next. It's been over 6 months since wildfires ravaged LA county. And while the Mayor was MIA in Ghana THEN, the city and state leadership is still MIA NOW! President Trump has had enough. He posted a strongly worded warning on truth social calling out the CA FireAid scam and the failed leadership top to bottom. The CA FireAid benefit raised 100 million dollars, supposedly for fire victims and fire victims are outraged they've yet to feel the benefit! And not just that, homeowners who have been waiting and wondering when they'll get their insurance money or permits to build are losing patience, and fast. For its part, the FEDERAL housing permits have been approved. The city and state red tape is the issue. President Trump isn't letting it slide. In his post he made it clear, 'get the fire victims their approvals to rebuild and do it NOW!' California, you might not have voted for Trump but he seems to be the one who cares about YOU, the most! I'm Tomi Lahren and you can watch my show 'Tomi Lahren is Fearless' at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Fox News
2 days ago
- General
- Fox News
'FireFraud!': Palisades resident rips benefit concert organizers for missing relief funds
Pacific Palisades resident Rachel Darvish criticizes FireAid for their handling of benefit concert funds after victims have yet to receive aid.
Fox News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Questions raised over where Los Angeles ‘FireAid' money went
Fox News correspondent William La Jeunesse reports on growing questions over where millions in Los Angeles 'FireAid' money went, as fire victims demand accountability.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Trump blasts California wildfire aid, questions missing $100 million FireAid money
Donald Trump blasted California's wildfire relief efforts and took aim at the FireAid benefit concert that raised $100 million for victims of the January wildfires. Trump called it 'another Democrat-inspired scam.' Donald Trump blasted FireAid benefit concert that raised $100 million for victims of the January wildfires.(Bloomberg) FireAid had promoted itself as a major fundraiser to support people affected by the Los Angeles fires, but some wildfire victims said they never received any help from the concert. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said, 'FIREAID IS A TOTAL DISASTER. LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER DEMOCRAT INSPIRED SCAM. 100 MILLION DOLLARS IS MISSING. WAS SUPPOSED TO TO GO TO THE LOS ANGELES FIRE VICTIMS, FIRES THAT, WITH PROPER MANAGEMENT, WOULD NEVER HAVE EVEN HAPPENED.' Also Read: Wildfires force evacuations at two national parks in the western US Trump also criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom, writing, 'GOVERNOR NEWSCUM REFUSED TO RELEASE BILLIONS OF GALLONS OF WATER FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. WHAT A DIFFERENCE IT WOULD HAVE MADE! I HAVE SINCE OVERRULED HIM, AND IT IS NOW RELEASED. All FEDERAL HOUSING PERMITS HAVE ALSO BEEN APPROVED, THE CITY IS YEARS LATE. GET THE FIRE VICTIMS THEIR APPROVALS TO REBUILD, AND DO IT NOW!' The wildfires in California killed over 30 people and destroyed more than 18000 homes. Fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, the fires quickly spread in city and rural areas. The total damage was estimated between $76 to $130 billion, according to a UCLA report. What happened at FireAid ? FireAid took place at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome arenas in Inglewood. The benefit concert featured big names like Lady Gaga, No Doubt, John Mayer, and Olivia Rodrigo. It aired on platforms like AMC Theatres and YouTube, and it brought in viewers from all over the world. The $100 million raised was given to about 188 non-profits helping with emergency housing, food, mental health, and fire prevention. However, some of the victims said they never saw any of the money. David Howard, who lost two homes in Pacific Palisades, told Fox News, 'I have not seen any benefit from the FireAid money, and I am very involved here and neither have my neighbours.' Mark Jones, another wildfire victim, added, 'The fire aid was for us. So, we figured where is the money? Where is it going?' FireAid later said it never planned to make direct payments to people and worked with trusted local non-profits instead. Also Read: Coachella Valley 'Shady' fire: Brush fire erupts in Thermal near Indio - Check map and updates Kevin Kiley asks for an investigation In response, Representative Kevin Kiley wrote to the Department of Justice asking for an investigation. Meanwhile, some non-profits defended FireAid. Michael Flood, head of the LA Regional Food Bank, said the money helped a lot when food demand went up by 30 percent. 'It was especially high in January through March as so many people were displaced and lost power and water,' he told the Los Angeles Times. Even though many aid groups praised the support they got, the complaints have added fuel to the ongoing debate over how California handles wildfires, relief efforts, and how transparent big charity drives really are.
The Hill
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Trump reignites feud with Newsom over California FireAid funds
President Trump has seemingly reignited his feud with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over proceeds from the California FireAid concert, arguing that $100 million in donations intended for Los Angeles residents who were affected by the January fires is 'missing.' ''FIREAID' IS A TOTAL DISASTER. LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER DEMOCRAT INSPIRED SCAM. 100 MILLION DOLLARS IS MISSING. WAS SUPPOSED TO GO TO THE LOS ANGELES FIRE VICTIMS, FIRES THAT, WITH PROPER MANAGEMENT, WOULD NEVER HAVE EVEN HAPPENED. GOVERNOR NEWSCUM REFUSED TO RELEASE BILLIONS OF GALLONS OF WATER FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST,' Trump wrote Friday evening on Truth Social. 'WHAT A DIFFERENCE IT WOULD HAVE MADE,' he added. FireAid was a one-night concert described as an event to raise money for residents that lost their homes during the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year. The fundraising concert featured stars such as Olivia Rodrigo, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, along with some victims of the Palisades and Altadena blazes. The distribution of the funds has come under scrutiny. FireAid raised around $100 million so far, according to the event's website. In a statement to the city's Fox affiliate, the charity said it does not 'have the capability to make direct payments to individuals and that was never the plan. We partnered directly with trusted local non-profits…to reach communities in need.' Actor Miles Teller said during the event that 'all the money raised will go directly to people who need it now and long-term efforts to build it back,' according to Fox News. Trump took a jab at Newsom, writing Friday evening that he has since 'OVERRULED HIM, AND IT IS NOW RELEASED.' 'All FEDERAL HOUSING PERMITS HAVE ALSO BEEN APPROVED, THE CITY IS YEARS LATE,' he said. 'GET THE FIRE VICTIMS THEIR APPROVALS TO REBUILD, AND DO IT NOW!' The president has repeatedly clashed with Newsom since beginning his second term, including hammering the governor over California's response to the Los Angeles County wildfires — while also threatening to hold back federal emergency funding. Before returning to the Oval Office, he specifically criticized Newsom for not signing a declaration to pump more water through the state to prevent the situation. More recently, the duo has sparred over Trump's robust immigration agenda as an uptick in raids and deportations has sparked protests throughout the Golden State and beyond. Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) is now calling for an investigation into the distribution of funds to victims of the wildfires. 'We want people to understand that there's been a thoughtful process behind this, and our top priority was trying to do what people needed, and do what's best for fire survivors,' Lisa Cleri Reale, a member of FireAid's grant advisory committee, told The Los Angeles Times. The devastation from the wildfires was predicted to cost more than $50 billion.
