Trump tells US government to override California water policies if necessary
Executive order comes two days after visit to LA, which has been devastated by wildfires that burned over 35,000 acres
Donald Trump on Sunday issued an executive order directing the federal government to override the state of California’s water management practices if they are found to be ineffective.
The order comes two days after the president visited the Los Angeles region, which has been devastated by a series of wildfires that have killed at least 28 people and burned more than 35,000 acres.
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