It’s sticks and torches time.
Governor Gavin Newsom pretended to be on the telephone with Joe Biden on Thursday as an offended constituent demanded solutions on his disastrous wildfire response after her daughter’s faculty burned down.
“Governor! You bought a second? Governor! Governor! I dwell right here, Governor! That was my daughter’s faculty, Governor!” a Pacific Palisades lady shouted as she sprinted over to confront Newsom.
Newsom was nearly to hop into his motorcade when an offended lady caught up with him and demanded solutions after Los Angeles was lowered to a pile of ashes as a result of the town’s hydrants have been dry.
“I’m actually speaking with the president proper now to particularly reply the query of what we may do for you and your daughter,” Newsom mentioned.
Solely he lied. Joe Biden was not on the telephone and the girl knew it.
“Can I hear it? Can I hear your name? As a result of I don’t imagine it,” the girl mentioned.
“I’m sorry, there’s actually, I’ve tried 5 instances. That’s why I’m strolling round to make the decision,” Newsom mentioned mendacity his face off.
The lady pressed Newsom, “Why isn’t the president taking your name?”
“As a result of it’s not going by means of, so I’ve to get cell service. There’s no cell service,” Newsom mentioned.
“Let’s get it, let’s get it, I wish to be right here while you name the president,” she mentioned.
“I respect it, I’m doing that proper now and it’s to instantly get reimbursements, particular person help and that will help you out. I’m devastated for you, I’m so sorry, particularly to your daughter. I’ve 4 youngsters,” Newsom mentioned.
“Governor, please inform me! What are you gonna do with the president proper now? Why was there no water within the hydrants, Governor? Fill the hydrants! I’d replenish them up personally you recognize that. I’d replenish the hydrants myself. However would you do this?” she mentioned.
“I’d do no matter I can,” Newsom replied.
“However you’re not!” the girl shouted. “However I see — have you learnt there’s water dripping over there, Governor? There’s water popping out of there, you should use it!”
“I respect that, I’m gonna make the decision to handle the whole lot I can proper now, together with ensuring individuals are secure,” Newsom mentioned as he opened the door to his motorcade to get away from the girl.
WATCH:
WOW. This lady actually ran as much as Gavin Newsom on the road and demanded solutions on his disastrous wildfires response — and he or she was NOT taking no for a solution. Good for her. pic.twitter.com/GNjUATtKXt
— Jake Schneider (@jacobkschneider) January 9, 2025
