A Dangerous Decision in California

Just ten days into his presidency, Donald Trump made a head-scratching blunder that could have endangered countless lives in California's Central Valley. In a bid to address the state's wildfire crisis, he attempted to unleash billions of gallons of water from reservoirs in the Sierra Nevada—all in the name of a publicity stunt.

A Publicity Stunt Gone Wrong

Trump took to social media, boasting about opening the floodgates to release 1.6 billion gallons of water, claiming it would save Los Angeles from wildfires. However, experts quickly pointed out that the water couldn't reach Los Angeles at all; it was destined to overfill local rivers, risking floods in surrounding communities instead.

Senator's Warning

California Senator Alex Padilla criticized the move, asserting it was reckless and dangerous. He emphasized that without proper coordination, the sudden water release threatened the safety of residents.

Disaster Averted