'We're Tired Of The Empty Talk, Governor': Doug LaMalfa Lays Into Gavin Newsom Over Fire Management

During remarks on the House floor, Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) denounced Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D-CA) water management and fire mitigation efforts.
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[@gaylavogel4335]

California desperately needs new leadership.

[@reneek1672]

Clearly!!!

[@blancarios715]

No more democraty party in california

[@FatLu-zu2fb]

Duh

[@222HelloGoodMorning]

💯

[@cjbeaty9863]

@@gaylavogel4335 you’ve needed that for years

[@heyyou5493]

We the people of California want Gavin Newsom removed from office today and Karen Bass

[@mikecampell]

and Bonta

[@malin7919]

They are woke. DEI is all they care about.

[@kenletourneau]

all you people keep voting for people like him why?

[@islandhers]

@@kenletourneauthey cheat

[@JanWoods-d3p]

Absolutely ❗️

[@marilynnrogers8699]

Not only has Newson destroyed San Francisco now he’s destroyed LA. Pitiful.

[@jimbiddlecome13]

Don't fool yourself.....He's F ' ed up the whole state!!

[@RichieRichMD]

Gruesome has truly earned his nickname properly.

[@nicholasyoung2794]

Sorry bad joke, but he's not done yet.

[@jimbiddlecome13]

@@RichieRichMD NEW NAME Newsolini

[@Eva-og2qh]

Exactly!

[@Gardenscape-NCal10A]

We're tired of EVERYTHING about Gavin Newsom. God help us! Get rid of him. He has destroyed CA.

[@SusanNurse-l6l]

you ruined my calif get out NOW land grab as Maui

[@MaryhelenLara-vl9us]

@@Gardenscape-NCal10A nothing but a gaslighting menace

[@Roseharris20]

There are people IN California that want Newsom out of office. Please President Trump get this CRIMINAL out of the Governor's office!!

[@MaryhelenLara-vl9us]

@@Roseharris20 yes please

[@erikbergum2586]

We the people of California want Gavin Newsom removed from office this year!!!!!!

[@annadonahue4119]

vote

[@lisalee2885]

Yes

[@dsanders755]

Yes, yes and yes!!!

[@omegafire6253]

Today. He's already leaving office within the end of the year.

[@andrewbosniak290]

Get the Democrats out that got this mess

[@kati8359]

Newsom and Bass should be criminally charged w gross negligence and incompetence

[@JanWoods-d3p]

Absolutely ❗️😡

[@Donna-cc1kt]

And the members of CA Legislators that make it all possible. Gavin and Bass are only the surface. Our Ca Democrat Politicians made it all possible. Bass and Trump were enabled by our politicians for $$$.

[@LadyNolaJ]

and imprisoned

[@2717-k7r]

WHAT ABOUT TRUMP??? ITS ON TRUMP'S WATCH ⌚ NOW???

[@evelynniehues1439]

I wonder if the environmental groups can be held to account for their part in this devastation?

[@Qbert2803]

Gavin Newsom IS Empty Talk

[@MeiHoang-g8l]

He is not empty talk, he has not brain!

[@kevinnarron7406]

He is a sociopath.

[@Richisinletthefunbegin]

He HATES America...way he was laughing in front of burning homes...grrr

[@allybandy3047]

Empty talk to fill his pockets. Buying a mansion at the expense of the people. He is a disgusting representative of his populace.

[@Sydsmom]

Empty talk and spend spend spend taxpayers money while he gets richer!

[@malovina]

I live in LA, CA. Bass and Newsome need to go. Corrupt and useless.

[@dianet888]

They are useless to you ,but very useful to the establishment which have some secret plans in those territories. The one most important question is : how come that creature survived for as long in positions where he could do so much harm and take decisions for people ???????????? Is that smn you want to take decisions for your community???????????? It is amazing to hear that he was in such an important position for TWENTY !!!!!years.Not 20 days,not 20 month but 20 YEARS !!!!!!!

[@ScratchGlass9]

@dianet888 brain mush utopia.

[@Patricia-yx8gh]

Totally useless to California, NEWSOME NEEDS TO LEAVE TODAY!!!!!!!!

[@Poppycakes-lv5th]

Start a petition.

[@joenock3466]

Newsome and his crew need to go to jail. Now

[@revelation13_9]

Make sure tha includes his Marxist AG, Bonta.

[@alfredortego225]

He should go to jail. He cleaned up for the leader of China but those homeless people he took off the streets? Well most have never been recovered. No telling what he did with them

[@suziedover3221]

Th Governor, Mayor, and Fire Chief "Need To Go "...

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Yes

[@BettyHines-n2b]

Hey wat about los angeles water manager/supervisor whonmakes sure theres water& makes $750.000 a year? She should porbly be fired.

[@kevinnarron7406]

@@BettyHines-n2b There's probably 500 others as well.

[@AlexanderHL1919]

To federal prison

[@JanWoods-d3p]

Absolutely ❗️

[@richardgreen7811]

Empty promises, empty stated nonsense, empty suit. Resign newsom, it's past time.

[@jeaninelombardo8907]

Remove Gavin!!!

[@dannysioni9833]

Away with Gruesome Newsom!

[@susannevaughn6947]

Doug LaMalfa for governor of California. Knowledgeable and has common sense. We need to get rid of Newsom today!

[@keithma88]

Gavin Nuisance was too busy hiring DEI

[@christineexum]

AND BUYING HIS NEW BILION $$$$$$$$$$ HOME!💯💯😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@Wescoast650]

He was too busy making his donors rich by making 24 billion for illegal immigrants and 24 billion on homeless disappear with no recollection or receipts of where the money went. In return, he gets a cut from his donors. One of the greatest magicians in history.

[@dalb.790]

@@Wescoast650 AUNT NANCY PELOSI TAUGHT HIM WELL.

[@Wescoast650]

@dalb.790 haha, yes she did

[@apwkastmaster2096]

And Uncle paul VISA Pelosi ​@dalb.790

[@pixxz4737]

Get Newsom out RECALL

[@lindahawkes1550]

We are trying again!!!

[@JMarie-z8k]

Experts say, best to wait for Election to get him out.

[@lindahawkes1550]

@@JMarie-z8k why wait?? What expert??

[@magpie772]

He was recalled once and California voted him to stay so the citizens didn't get the message ,hair spray newsom should have never been left in of. .he's ruined California & only him & mayor of la period

[@lindahawkes1550]

@magpie772 legitimate American legal registered voters did nor vote him back into office!!!!! Non American unregistered people voted! Others influenced the voting. Legitimate American legal registered voters are out numbered. You seem to think you have answers, so how does Californians win??

[@valerielmurphy2567]

As a Southern California resident, I appreciate your comments greatly Mr LeMalfa. Thank you.

[@jimbiddlecome13]

As a 4th Gen. Native I approve this message.

[@lramir1751]

Why not Mr. LeMalfa for Governor candidate of California he is very informative about California water available and more I'm sure get word out!

[@KarenStark-x2x]

Thankyou Doug for fighting for us. 🙏

[@PriscillaCastillo-om2vj]

Why isn’t anyone saying anything about one entity owning 3/4 of the water available to California?

[@baine5.7]

We need to find a way to take it back ,Trump is a master hopefully he'll find a way .God bless all the conservatives in California and all the democrats finally waking up .

[@sharongallagher3443]

Good information by this representative.

[@jza_23]

Us Republicans and Democrats want Newsom out of California and hold him in a jail cell.

[@Ron-gm7dd]

And throw away the key...

[@amandayoutube342]

And make him pay for his failures .

[@JakeLaine-r6r]

So true thanks to voting machines that cheat the people

[@Worldofoutlaws2021]

@@jza_23 all they're going to have to do is look into his finances he's done what do you think all those billions went to the homeless people

[@jza_23]

@ the $24B for the “homeless” went to him toPresident Xi when he visited San Francisco. This guy is a crook.

[@marialuzmaytorena7095]

The governor, mayor, and fire chief must leave office. 🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@crapple009]

As well as their useless $750,000 per year 'Water Czar'.

[@donfloyd7254]

We the people of California want Gavin Newsom removed from office today and Karen Bass

[@Annie0527-pw]

Newsom the buck stopped with you sir! Step aside and let Trump take control🇺🇸

[@TheKidd-iy7mz]

How come none of these criminal governor's have been called into any judiciary committee questioning

[@tinam6357]

Putting ppl over fish- we really needed to put that in a bill- Sad!

[@jamesm.1467]

Please do NOT recall Newsome....you need to just go and arrest him...period!!

[@danegunther6621]

The "Mayor" and "Fire Chief" MUST be prosecuted for criminal negligence,

[@tnadeau9737]

I agree Newsom and Bass need to be prosecuted. But if the the Fire Chief statements are factual and documented she should be a primary witness in the prosecution of tge aforementioned. This is gross mismanagement, misrepresention, negligence fraudulent malfeasance and criminal malpractice that caused extreme damage and death. The main stipulations of culpable liability.

[@MaryhelenLara-vl9us]

@@tnadeau9737 excellent comment

[@gomester1682]

Why not? They sue gun manufacturers for some cartels using their manufactured firearms even though they don't control the ATF and background process.

[@martybenson2035]

the negligence was deliberate..... not just stupidity

[@pammybeloved8400]

The lady that is getting $750,000 for being in control of water management also needs to held responsible as well as removed and replaced for half the amount she's making!!

[@keithfranks655]

I'm sick of seeing all those seats empty. We pay them to represent we the people, and that empty seat shows that they don't care about us.

[@pameladigaetano8119]

Agreed! Where do they get off? They need to be there.

[@oneeyeddog3045]

And our tax dollars pay for it!

[@charlesgray3458]

True Americans are sick of it. I cant believe they have allowed muslims into congress. What is going on here? And that they have allowed these mayors in these citys to run wild with tax payers money. Stop the madness!!

[@222HelloGoodMorning]

I’m pissed.

[@stoveguy2133]

Pelosi is in Rome. Or is it Monaco?

[@glenn525]

Lock him up!!!

[@madamhummingbird]

Doug LaMalfa preach it 👏👏

[@SusanCox-n7i]

THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA HAVE TWO HUGE PROBLEMS: BASS & NEWSOM

[@audreym3777]

Actually we have 3 problems: SF/LA/SD counties. If not for them, we’d be a red state.

[@jerrymiller5288]

No we also have Pelosi & Schiff too

[@johnmeckel2319]

Don't Forget About The DEI Clown that Supposedly Runs The L.A. Water District!

[@MaryhelenLara-vl9us]

@@SusanCox-n7i maybe a special emergency Election might work then we can vote all of them out . We had one before .that’s how California got Rid if GRAY DAVIS the GOVERNOR At that time

[@dmon946]

Get rid of all these Gruesome people in charge of stuff....We need people like Newsom OUT of politics and ANY leadership position forever!

[@JennaFerrari]

I can’t believe it’s taken fires for people to open their eyes. Farming families went out of business. The remaining farming property they try to claim for energy or land development. I don’t eat batteries or charge myself with batteries for health.

[@thinkofsomethingcooler]

That’s right they keep trying to claim the property for energy

[@KarenStark-x2x]

May God rise out of the ashes of this tragedy that was totally preventable. Bye Bye Gavin, Karen Bass You're Fired 😡🔥

[@michaelreilly4672]

I got the answer!!! Remove Gavin...so simple

[@tomasarnez4771]

Back in 2021, Larry Elder toured the Oroville Dam with Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Mr. Elder succinctly outlined solutions for water shortages, fire prevention, and infrastructure. I think it’s safe to say the fire danger could have been minimized if Mr. Elder was elected, and his infrastructure improvements were completed without delay.

[@slstewart316]

California needs President Trump to get seriously involved‼️💯👏🏻🇺🇸 Newsome MUST go‼️

[@jimbiddlecome13]

PLEASE, PLEAS, PLEASE

[@angelavillanueva9288]

Please :help Californians. High Speed winds continue from nowhere when W d season is October 😮this evening some drones (??)) Flashing laser lights...what this 😈 politicians keep doing ?

[@QEsposito510]

@@jimbiddlecome13I like how you spelled it right two out of three times. You did good!

[@jimbiddlecome13]

@QEsposito510 Good Catch ...Old fingers can't keep up with the synapse

[@jimilee4609]

100% Trump Will Fire Him 👍😊

[@m.hartyfool]

San Joaquin Valley used to grow the most delicious vegetables! Now, they shut the water off to it and we buy our veggies from Mexico. TURN THE WATER ON!!!

[@enjoli-xp3rh]

That’s crazy! Probably going to the POM Wonderful billionaire couple’s pistachio farms. Let’s boycott their company.

[@thinkofsomethingcooler]

Amen!

[@jimbiddlecome13]

Like Doug said, "The Central Valley Fed The World".......Now we import our low quality produce from Mexico and China......WHY Do we buy our food from C H I N A ???? Our Government "Leaders" have sold us out !!

[@RebeccaPerkins-k9q]

Yes bring back California to the residents!! Goodbye Newsome

[@jimbiddlecome13]

My Comments being deleted faster than a lie flying outta New sol ini's mouth

[@jmar5787]

He's proven to be useless RECALL him!!

[@RickStorni]

yeah to many democrats in California

[@KarenStark-x2x]

I signed a petition and we may need more public awareness and forms to push for recalling again.

[@JanWoods-d3p]

Absolutely useless ❗️😡

[@ronjohnson9032]

That has been tried. Too many stupid people voted against it.

[@joannemurdock7899]

Dangerously Gruesome😢

[@grooveathon917]

Bravo Congressman LaMalfa! Now that is speaking and showing truth to power.

[@xmarksthespot8216]

Thank you for explaining the water situation. Only smelt we have in California Is the smelt of corruption.

[@xxKJHxx1]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@FrankGallagherr]

Who else wants to see Newsom resign immediately, gone for good, recalled, never seen again, investigated, prosecuted and imprisoned?

[@KarenStark-x2x]

@@FrankGallagherr sign the petition online, i did

[@johnny3agm]

Me.

[@chrisindastanko14]

Where?​@@KarenStark-x2x

[@Worldofoutlaws2021]

@@FrankGallagherr all I got to do is look into his finances offshore C accounts how do you buy a 9 million home on 18000 $1,000 a year job is only been doing for 8 years all he's done is steal money that's his only goal intent is to make himself as rich as he can

[@MaryhelenLara-vl9us]

@@KarenStark-x2x So DID I and my entire family and Friends also

[@pixxz4737]

Why aren't Americans wonder where the billions of taxes are?

[@PatriciaLawson-sf7yj]

Agreed! Where is Californias MONEY, NEWSOM???!!!

[@beevang5683]

Went into Newsoms bank account.

[@RockingChairRebel]

He bought a $10 million house in Marin County. He earns $200,000 per year!!!!!

[@user-vz8uq8kn7k]

What? I've seen a lot of people asking about this money. The voters in California keep electing idiots.

[@Rockyson065]

Newsome spent the money on hair gel.

[@monica_richardson]

Doug - please lets remove NEWSOM from office today !!!! Last two years so much water wasted the last two years - we have to capture all this water NOW !!!!

[@kennethpereyda5707]

um, no. some of it has to flow it's natural path out to the ocean or our delta and area farmers will have salt intrusion a big NO

[@rg6740]

Thank you for looking out for California. We are truly blessed to have help from you.❤

[@judithknight4771]

Thank you Congressman for your information God bless you

[@reneebivin9374]

Gavin is shaking in his boots. The sherif is coming to town and yes we all want answers❤

[@PatriciaColosimo]

Newson and Mayor have to Go negligence beyond belief

[@christopherbennett6481]

In 2014, the California People voted overwhelmingly to build multiple reservoirs to have sufficient water storage for the harsh droughts and fires. Do you know how many we have built in 10 years? ZERO !!!!! Where did the money go?

[@ltodd79]

Never, ever vote for bond measures in California. Guaranteed politicians will steal the money for something else.

[@manoyski3555]

Hair gel

[@akbananachucker2441]

In the pockets of the rich dems and politicians. Check see how rich they got since they've been in office.

[@traceyd.833]

Gruesom bought a 9 mil house

[@telegraphdude6823]

Newsom's offshore bank account ?

[@BrendaCosta-xh9zs]

Newsom & Bass should be in jail for not doing their job and lining their pockets

[@JeanS-hi8sf]

Thank you for your wisdom 😊

[@JamesBond-yn8kd]

RECALL GRUESOME NEWSOM

[@Funntimer]

Recalls don’t work. Newsome needs to be kicked off

[@KarenStark-x2x]

What can I do?

[@chrisward4576]

Nancy won't have a recall, twice failed. She's too powerful. Only 2 things in this world will work. An act of God or Donald Trump.

[@kamicrum4408]

Fire newsome!

[@PEPSI-s4r]

I really like this congressman...well said!

[@lindajetton9664]

Amen I Agree Completely He Knows What He's Talking About.

[@mjpaze3434]

Great Job Mr. LaMalfa!! Thank You 🇺🇸

[@BonitaPatino]

Congressman laMalfa knows how to help California we should listen to him❤

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Gavin to go

[@rrtds9378]

Give Gavin, and the Mayor the pink slip fire these irresponsible politicians. Otherwise NC should get the very first federal help.

[@jimbiddlecome13]

California shouldn't get a dime until the Liberal stranglehold on this state is released

[@Frogannaohbaby]

Newsom get out!!!!

[@rockyrobbins6247]

PEOPLE CAN SURVIVE ABOUT 2 WEEKS WITHOUT FOOD, BUT GOTTA HAVE WATER DAILY !

[@Freedomhawk66]

Don’t forget 10 years ago California approved a new reservoir and the construction is not even underway. I’m no engineer but I don’t think it takes 10 years to figure it out.

[@natashkafromgrapa]

Fire the self centered arrogant liar.

[@nancywilliams7759]

Why cant Cali arrest this Murderer?

[@nancywilliams7759]

Is Gavin that nuts for a Foreign Country to burn down Cali for his meal tkt ? Does run in the family..

[@BrendaRockwell-u9w]

Too much cronyism!! It's a one party state anymore..(Good old boy crud?!) you know you're part of the problem or you're on the outside!! The Great State of the Banana Republic of California?!?!

[@Lizzoom]

Amen brother!! We The People of California not only want Newsom gone but we want him held responsible and prosecuted!!

[@Miguel_Angel718]

We the people of California are demanding the immediate removal of office for the following people. Governor Gavin Newsom. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and the Los Angeles fire Chief.

[@Moar_Throttle]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY AND HONESTY!!

[@user-vz8uq8kn7k]

California voters need to elect more people like this man LaMalfa who has common sense.

[@xmanrgil6]

Gavin newsom in California totally completely insane

[@MargueriteFairProductions]

All deliberate, why hasn't the governor been arrested?

[@PeterGajic]

The truth shall set us free,thank you sir

[@222HelloGoodMorning]

It’s important for us Californians to know what’s going on with our state!!

[@eteryana288]

Newsome - time to GO!!!

[@gregmoeller7545]

How good is it to hear people speaking sense. Keep it coming Republicans.

[@anitagrant6465]

Get rid of newsom, he's not for the USA

[@johnmeckel2319]

Seems Xi Jing Ping is Gavin's Mentor Now! He's Proven That Time and Again!

[@Gabrielatheresec]

Beautiful California , Newsome just resign Bro

[@christycota1429]

Thank you, Doug Lamalfa! ❤

[@michaeltice4281]

Governor,You are responsible for California!!

[@su80061]

Gavin time to go

[@DeeMay-u4r]

Gavin is trying to deflect all the criticism he's getting because of the fires. He's always been a loser

[@LorettaClouse-n5q]

Thank You Trump and Doug!!! ❤

[@Hannah68-n7l]

Gruesome here from California.. you’re Fired 😠

[@JosephDeLuna-yj8vg]

Sanity Has Returned To America!!!

[@fritzldoeffinger]

That's a laugh facism is not sanity

[@RockingChairRebel]

​@@fritzldoeffinger ...say hi to your husband and brother; they are the same person???

[@janepearson5802]

Wish it would return to uk

[@mcheartw]

The CA people have to fire their public leaders. Otherwise no one can them including the federal government.

[@carl304]

Go get em Doug

[@lisacarden1309]

Amen Mr.LaMalfa 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@wildpigremovalinc.executio8028]

They need an audit on the 25 billion for the homeless. Who got rich, because homeless people population has grown.

[@Pastor1947]

You are 100% right 😅

[@ChrisKilmer-s1k]

Midtown Sacramento salutes lamalfa

[@terrylyle8302]

Every one needs to share this.

[@cherithyoder9605]

Not sure who this gentleman is but what he's is saying makes total sense to me. Keep praying for everyone 🙏

[@Fairred6507]

I don't even live in California, but we in the other states get to pay for this mess.

[@DavidMartinez-g4z]

Let’s get the recall going . Let push Newsom out and teach him a lesson . That what we need to do . The people have to stand up to him .

[@leifkemp]

Not a cent until they make changes, legislatively...I live here, too

[@maryb4219]

You have some good ideas thank you for speaking on this important topic

[@ramonasmith8299]

Mr. LaMalfa California needs a governor like you in the State. Thank you for standing for us.

[@libbyzg6611]

He needs to man up and step down from office let’s remove Newson

[@Allen-s5x]

Bass was out of the country while the reservoir was empty. And warned no one that it was. That should be criminal

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

Gavin Newson needs to be removed immediately he’s a danger to society

[@MaryhelenLara-vl9us]

@@andrefelixstudio2833 he absolutely is

[@dgsantafedave1]

Go get him Doug make California Great Again!

[@ericnonya3650]

Recall both Newsome and Bass and demand it to happen now. People in masses have power now move it!

[@dwight8090]

Governor Newsome looked happy talking about rebuilding LA as it was burning to the ground.

[@BrendaRockwell-u9w]

Looked like a demented "Joker" from a Batman movie!!

[@SpruceOaks]

This is MY Congressman!