The website Californiafirefacts.com highlights misinformation circulating on social media and by the media regarding California fires, along with Governor Newsom’s responses to these claims. The site also features a donation button linked to the California Fire Foundation through ActBlue, as reported by Fox News Digital on Sunday morning. Donations are intended to support firefighters and impacted communities, offering tax-deductible contributions for direct assistance to residents in need.
By clicking the donation button, users are directed to an ActBlue URL where they can contribute amounts ranging from $25 to $1,000, with an option for a custom donation. The donation page mentions Governor Newsom’s Campaign for Democracy PAC, which provides text updates to donors. ActBlue, a prominent Democratic PAC specializing in small-dollar donations, has supported Democratic causes with over $16 billion since its establishment in 2004.
The ActBlue donation link assures that all contributions will directly benefit firefighters and affected communities. Governor Newsom’s office clarified that none of the donations are directed to Newsom or his PAC, emphasizing the funds’ allocation towards fire relief efforts. The ActBlue platform applies a 3.95% processing fee, typically borne by the recipient groups, though fees were reportedly waived for fire-related donations.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren also encouraged donations via ActBlue to aid wildfire-affected communities in Los Angeles, directing contributions to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and United Way of Greater Los Angeles. Warren assured that 100% of donations would support these organizations in their relief efforts.
Senator Warren faced criticism from the community for a fundraising link on her website, with some accusing it of being more about supporting the Democratic Party than charity. The link was through a platform that takes a percentage of transactions. Fox Digital attempted to reach Warren’s office for comment but did not receive a response. Critics, including conservatives, expressed outrage on social media, calling the use of the fundraising platform “disgraceful.”
Recent devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area have resulted in the destruction of over 12,300 homes and claimed at least 16 lives. Many residents, including celebrities, have criticized Governor Newsom’s response to the fires, pointing to issues such as fire hydrants running out of water during the blaze.
President-elect Trump called for Newsom to step down over his handling of the fires, blaming the governor for the environmental policies that allegedly exacerbated the situation. Trump has a history of criticizing Newsom for the state’s fire management. Newsom responded by ordering an independent investigation and inviting Trump to visit the affected areas.
In a letter to Trump, Newsom emphasized the importance of not politicizing the situation and called for a united effort to aid those affected by the fires.
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