California Gov. Gavin Newsom will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House to ask for federal disaster aid following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
The lengthy meeting in the Oval Office—which was originally scheduled for 30 minutes—was part of the governor's trip to Washington D.C. dedicated to advocating for disaster relief.
Democrats argue the move is crucial to protect immigrant families from mass deportations, while Republicans criticize it as premature and a distraction from urgent state issues like wildfires.