Celebs, Firefighters Blast Trump's Tweet About California Wildfires

Donald Trump wasn't exactly being an empathetic leader when he threatened to pull federal support for California in the wake of wildfires that have killed dozens so far. That didn't sit well with the firefighters who are risking their lives to fight the fires or with many celebrities. Read on for details.

Via Newsweek.

The Hollywood A-list and firefighters joined together Saturday, hitting back at President Donald Trump's suggestion the wildfires that have raged through California took hold because of mismanagement by state officials. Trump has also threatened to withdraw federal funding.

In northern California, the Camp fire has claimed 23 lives and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, making it the most destructive blaze in state history.

The Woolsey fire in the south of the state has killed two and forced the evacuation of the entire city of Malibu, burning some 75,000 acres. Top Hollywood actors and singers were among those forced to abandon their homes.

"There is no reason for these massive, deadly and costly forest fires in California except that forest management is so poor," Trump tweeted early Saturday, threatening to cut off federal funding. He renewed the attacks early Sunday.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio was among those who criticized the president’s tweet.

“The reason these wildfires have worsened is because of climate change and a historic drought. Helping victims and fire relief efforts in our state should not be a partisan issue,” tweeted the actor, who has long been a champion of ecological causes.

Singer Katy Perry described Trump’s response as “heartless."

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