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Trump arrives in Los Angeles for GOP fundraiser. Newsom bemoans 'overdue' wildfire relief
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump visited his Rancho Palos Verdes golf course in Los Angeles for a Republican fundraiser amid heightened security following the arrest of an armed man who had been surveilling the location.
- Over two dozen protesters gathered outside the golf course calling for Trump's impeachment and criticizing his administration, while a smaller group of MAGA supporters also demonstrated, leading to tense exchanges.
- The fundraiser was closed to media, with the White House stating Trump planned to highlight his administration's achievements and contrast them with Democratic policies, particularly those of California Governor Gavin Newsom.
- The visit occurred amid ongoing disputes between California and the Trump administration over delayed federal wildfire relief funding, with Newsom urging Trump to prioritize aid for survivors.
- Following California, Trump planned to speak in Las Vegas on the economy, aiming to bolster election strategy in the crucial swing state, despite low public approval ratings on his economic management.
