Controversy over California Gov. Gavin Newsom's Fire Budget Cuts

President-elect Donald Trump claimed California Gov. Gavin Newsom slashed the state's fire budget by $100 million, which Newsom refuted, stating the overall fire protection budget has nearly doubled. Both claims are partially true. Newsom proposed cuts to some wildfire-related programs due to a budget shortfall, but the overall budget and number of fire personnel have increased under his leadership.