As wildfires grow in frequency and intensity in California, President Trump is launching false attacks and threats at the state. (Jenny Starrs , Whitney Leaming/The Washington Post)
Forest fires in California. An automatic recount in tight Florida races for senator and governor. A stock market plunge.
President Trump’s Twitter finger has been itchy the past few days, fanning the flames of conspiracy theories and offering speculation without evidence. We asked the White House for evidence for his statements but heard nothing back. Here’s a guide to the Four-Pinocchio fury.
“There is no reason for these massive, deadly and costly forest fires in California except that forest management is so poor. Billions of dollars are given each year, with so many lives lost, all because of gross mismanagement of the forests. Remedy now, or no more Fed payments!”
— Tweet, Nov. 10