As wildfires ravage Los Angeles County, displacing residents and destroying property, a resurfaced video of Donald Trump criticizing California’s fire management policies has gained renewed attention.

In a three-month-old episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Trump slammed California’s environmental regulations and forest management practices. With multiple wildfires raging uncontrollably, his remarks are being reconsidered. Trump highlighted California’s failure to build water reservoirs and clear dry vegetation, stating that these measures could prevent catastrophic wildfires.

He criticized environmental protections for the delta smelt, a small fish, arguing that water needed for fire prevention was being diverted unnecessarily. “Millions of gallons are wasted while forests dry up,” Trump said, blaming Governor Gavin Newsom for prioritizing fish over human safety.

Celebrities, including Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jillian Michaels, echoed frustrations, condemning inadequate fire hydrant maintenance, overgrown vegetation, and budget cuts to fire departments. Public outrage is growing, demanding accountability from California’s leadership.