Trump Puts Blame For Wildfires On Newsom's Shoulders

Trump Puts Blame For Wildfires On Newsom's Shoulders

The Los Angeles area has been devastated by wildfires over the past week. As officials work to get the two biggest fires contained, president-elect Trump blames Governor Gavin Newsom for the disaster's scale.

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