Trump's issues baffling comments on California wildfires

No Images? Click here         Trump Accuses California Of Causing Wildfires By ‘Diverting’ Water To Pacific As California wildfires claimed their seventh victim, Donald Trump finally weighed in on the tragedy with one of his most confounding tweets ever, blaming California for the blazes because it “diverts” water to the Pacific Ocean. He also blamed the state’s “bad environmental laws” — the most protective in the nation — and trees. He called for a “tree clear to stop fire spreading.” He failed to express condolences to the families of the victims, thank firefighters, or offer comfort to Californians afraid for their lives, homes and communities. READ MORE     WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING? YouTube banned Alex Jones and InfoWars channels, citing hate speech and harassment. The removal came hours after his Facebook page was removed for allegedly violating its policies. READ MORE Progressive activists are pretty unexcited about impeaching Donald Trump. Tom Steyer’s campaign did not exactly take Netroots Nation by storm. READ MORE Kris Kobach could be the next governor of Kansas. The Trump supporter has made a name for himself with anti-immigrant views and allegations of voter fraud.  READ MORE         ICYMI Michelle Obama will hit the road for voter registration drives this fall. The former first lady announced a “week of action” from Sept. 22 to 29 to help people vote in the midterm elections.   Trump’s new Obamacare sabotage could really stick it to consumers. State officials explain why new rules for “short term” insurance are so dangerous.   Democrats may have finally found the candidate to take down Scott Walker. Can a wisecracking, occasionally cringe-inducing black firefighter finally capture the Democrats’ Wisconsin white whale?       Want more?  The One Law That’s The Cause Of Everything Good And Terrible About The Internet   Steve Bannon’s Big Plan For Europe Has Some Big Flaws   Cory Booker Slams Trump’s Attacks On Media As ‘Moral Vandalism’   HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. How will Trump’s administration impact you? Sign up for our email and find out. Did a friend send you this? Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Want more? Here are two other newsletters you'll love: The Morning Email and Must Reads. ©2017 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe   - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe