House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said on Monday that he believes aid sent to California after wildfires that have devastated places around Los Angeles “should probably” have conditions.
“Obviously, there has been water resource mismanagement, forest management mistakes — all sorts of problems,” Johnson told reporters, according to a video posted to X by CNN’s Manu Raju.
“It does come down to leadership,” Johnson said, adding that it appeared state and local leaders were “derelict in their duty in many respects,” something that need to be taken into consideration.
New — Asked Speaker Johnson about placing conditions on aid to California, and he tells us: “I think there should be conditions on that aid.” Said that’s his personal view before talking with the conference.
Also says “there’s some discussion” within the House GOP about tying…
