President Trump minutes ago wrapped up a briefing in Pacific Palisades, California, with multiple officials regarding the devastating fires that have destroyed the area since it first broke out on January 7.
One exchange is already going viral—when the commander-in-chief called out hapless LA Mayor Karen Bass for the endless red tape and byzantine permitting process in the Golden State, arguing that authorities should let homeowners start clearing the debris right away instead of having to wait needlessly for approval from the state.
Watch:
🚨 Trump just had a 1-on-1 exchange with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass regarding the wildfires.
This is so, so refreshing. Just watch.
TRUMP: Groups are saying they can’t start [rebuilding] for 18 months.
MAYOR KAREN BASS: No. You can hold me to that.
TRUMP: 4 groups said… pic.twitter.com/aSL4B56hmy
— Eric Daugherty…
