As wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles County, forcing residents to flee for safety, a resurfaced video of Donald Trump discussing California’s fire management policies has gone viral.
The clip, from a three-month-old appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, features Trump’s sharp criticism of California’s environmental policies and inadequate forest maintenance. With three major wildfires raging and no containment in sight, Trump’s comments are now being reconsidered in the context of the ongoing crisis.