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Gavin Newsom fires back at ‘grandpa’ Trump: ‘Take your dementia meds’

On September 16, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom responded on social media to false claims by President Donald Trump about wildfire recovery and housing in Los Angeles.
Trump alleged Newsom was approving low-income housing in the Pacific Palisades and accused him of refusing water aid, claims Newsom called conspiracy theories.
Newsom's press office responded with a pinned tweet that refuted Trump's claims by explaining that no federal permits are involved in housing construction and that California's water supplies are not linked to those in the Pacific Northwest.
Newsom mocked Trump with the tweet, "Take your dementia meds, grandpa," labeling six claims in Trump's post as outright lies and accusing him of fabricating facts.
This exchange highlights ongoing disputes over wildfire recovery and housing policies in California amid rising political tensions ahead of the 2025-09-17 date.

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