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Nevilledog

(51,169 posts)
Fri Oct 16, 2020, 07:13 PM Oct 2020

Gavin Newsom: Trump has approved our Major Disaster Declaration request.



Tweet text: Gavin Newsom
@GavinNewsom
Just got off phone with @realDonaldTrump who has approved our Major Disaster Declaration request.

Grateful for his quick response.

Gavin Newsom
@GavinNewsom
We are appealing this.



I'm reading the inclusion of the "We are appealing this" tweet as the subtlest of shade.
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Brother Buzz

(36,452 posts)
7. The orange anus isn't going to carry California, but someone smarter then him
Fri Oct 16, 2020, 07:40 PM
Oct 2020

pointed out red districts in California have been disproportionately hit. I'm guessing some of the republican congress critters were shitting their pants thinking about the prospects of facing angry constituents just prior to the election, too.

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
10. How many Yes/No No/Yes moves will Trump have to make
Fri Oct 16, 2020, 07:49 PM
Oct 2020

Until the media begins questioning his very basic ability to govern?

These aren't even difficult issues to mediate. They're softballs. California disaster relief for God's sake?

Why does he continue to get a pass for 180 degree policy turns within the span of a few hours?

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