Trump, GOP plan sparks outrage over California fire relief
Outrage is brewing as reports claim President-elect Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers may tie California wildfire aid to raising the debt ceiling.
Wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed homes, schools and businesses, leaving more than 20 dead and thousands homeless.
Experts warn that these fires could become the costliest in U.S. history.
Politico reports that Trump and nearly two dozen Republicans discussed linking fire relief to debt ceiling talks at a recent Mar-a-Lago dinner.
Critics, including Working Families Party leader Joe Dinkin, slammed the plan as “outrageous” and urged Republicans to reject it.
Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed the talks but faces internal GOP divisions over the debt limit.
Fiscal hawks previously blocked legislation to raise it.
While Congress recently approved disaster relief funding, California’s devastation may require more aid.
Democrats and some Republicans are opposed to linking response to wildfires to the debt ceiling.
The nation’s borrowing authority runs out mid-January, which observers say adds urgency to the debate.
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