GOP rep suggests California relief aid should be withheld over state policies

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) said he believes Congress should withhold disaster relief funds from California in the wake of Los Angeles wildfires until environmental policy changes are made by the state government.

During a Friday Fox News appearance, he said, “If they want the money, then there should be consequences where they have to change their policies.”

Davidson echoed President-elect Trump’s sentiments that state leaders failed to prepare for large scale fires that frequently impact the region.