[ [link removed] ]Will you sign the petition to let Donald Trump and Republicans in
Congress know that Americans REJECT attacks in the midst of disaster
relief and crisis?

Dear MoveOn member, 

Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are again exploiting another
climate disaster to spread disinformation and sow chaos for political
points. As hundreds of thousands of Californians face evacuation warnings,
packing their lives into go bags, Trump and his allies remain fixated on
exploiting this tragedy for their own political advantage rather than
supporting those affected.

The devastating wildfires raging across Southern California have already
killed dozens of people and displaced tens of thousands from their homes.
Residents are grieving as entire communities—childhood homes, schools,
parks, and small businesses—are engulfed in flames. 

But instead of coming together to demonstrate swift and bipartisan action
to address the crisis and support families on the ground as they fight to
survive and rebuild, Trump and his MAGA loyalists are spreading lies and
attacking those who are actually working to address the crisis. 

[ [link removed] ]Trump is already demonstrating a complete failure in leadership, and
Californians and all Americans deserve better from their elected
officials. Will you sign the petition?

Trump is spreading lies about FEMA funding in an effort to blame President
Biden and Democrats and deflect from his own lack of leadership. His
claims that FEMA has no money are just plain wrong—thanks to President
Biden, FEMA was given $29 billion in disaster relief funding as part of
the stopgap bill that avoided a government shutdown.^1

Trump also lashed out at Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom and
made nonsensical and false statements about Governor Newsom's withholding
water supplies in the area, spreading misinformation and confusing local
residents who are depending on accurate, lifesaving updates.^2

And billionaire Elon Musk, who also spread disinformation on FEMA's
response after Hurricane Helene, took to social media to also lash out,
reducing this historic catastrophe to being "easily avoidable."^3 In
actuality, wildfires in California have worsened in recent years due to
the climate crisis—with nearly 80 more "fire days" annually compared to
just 50 years ago.^4

These lies and unhelpful politicizations aren't just inaccurate—they can
prevent survivors from getting the help they urgently need. In moments
like this, we need leaders to speak and act with integrity, helping
clarify misconceptions, reduce political tensions, and ease the burden of
everyday people. Instead, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are adding to
the chaos, confusion, and misinformation. 

[ [link removed] ]Americans deserve better than the petty attacks and lies from Trump and
Republicans during natural disasters like the California wildfires. Add
your name to the petition to demand our elected leaders STOP the attacks
now!

Tell Republicans: Stop attacking disaster relief!

[4]Sign the petition

This is not the first time Republicans have weaponized a natural disaster
for their own political gain.

In the wake of devastating natural disasters like Hurricanes Helene and
Milton last year, Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene disseminated
harmful disinformation on FEMA's response and relief efforts, discouraging
people from getting the urgent help they needed. She even spread wild
conspiracy theories, claiming that the government and Democrats controlled
the weather.^5

The attacks were not just false—they were dangerous. Disaster workers and
even meteorologists who were targeted by these conspiracy theories faced
death threats spurred by the disinformation.

Now we're seeing history repeat itself, with reckless lies being spread
about the wildfires by the leaders Americans are supposed to look to and
trust in times of crisis. Enough is enough. 

[ [link removed] ]Add your name to the petition calling on Donald Trump and Republicans
to STOP making baseless attacks against the people and agencies working to
address climate disasters in real time!

Thanks for all you do.

–Aliya, Alyssa, Jaira, Mia, and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims
about FEMA and California water policy," CNN, January 11, 2025
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2. Ibid. 

3. Ibid. 

4. "California's worsening wildfires explained," CapRadio, January 8, 2025
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5. "Marjorie Taylor Greene condemned over Helene weather conspiracy
theory," The Guardian, October 7, 2024
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