Donald Trump has raised serious concerns over the transparency of wildfire relief efforts in California. Writing on his Truth Social page, Trump called the FireAid initiative "a complete disaster and a Democrat-inspired scam," claiming that $100 million collected for victims of the wildfires has gone missing.
Southern California, particularly the Los Angeles area, faced devastating wildfires in January. More than 30 people died, and nearly 18,000 buildings were destroyed. After the disaster, various community organizations, including those with ties to the Democratic Party, launched fundraising campaigns for the victims.
A high-profile charity concert was held on January 30, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and other stars. While around $100 million was reportedly raised, Fox News reports that the funds were distributed among several NGOs and never reached the affected families directly. This has sparked anger among residents and fire victims.
In his statement, Trump pointed out a lack of transparency about where and how the funds were spent, saying this erodes public trust in charity initiatives. He labeled FireAid as "yet another Democrat scam." Experts warn that such scandals could damage the reputation of charities and hinder aid to those truly in need.
The situation in California has renewed the debate over transparent management and fair distribution of relief funds. Many victims are still waiting for genuine support.
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