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Donald Trump: “He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called a smelt, by giving it less water (it didn't work!), but didn't…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2025
He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called a smelt, by giving it less water (it didn't work!), but didn't care about the people of California.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump claims Newsom prioritized fish over the needs of Californians during wildfires.

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