GOP Senator John Barrasso emphasizes that wildfire aid won’t be a blank check, urging accountability in rebuilding efforts.

Los Angeles: So, the wildfires in LA are causing quite a stir. GOP lawmakers are already thinking about how to use this situation to get something in return from California.
On CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Wyoming Senator John Barrasso didn’t hold back. He said these wildfires show how poorly California is managed by its leaders. He even hinted at future hearings before any federal aid gets approved.
He made it clear that there won’t be a blank check for aid. People want to ensure that as they rebuild, they don’t face the same issues again. Barrasso believes that the current liberal policies have made the fires worse.
He’s talking about an aid package that will come with “strings attached.” That’s where things get tricky. Rep. Maxwell Frost from Florida wasn’t having it. He took to X to express his outrage, saying disaster aid should be free of conditions.
Meanwhile, some Republicans and certain media outlets are blaming the wildfires on liberal policies. They’re pushing a narrative that ties the fires to diversity initiatives, which is pretty wild.
Fox News host Jesse Watters even claimed California is “committing suicide” and accused the state of removing white males from the fire department. It’s a lot to unpack.
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing back against these claims. He said that spreading misinformation doesn’t help anyone, and he’s right about that.