- California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly criticized Kristi Noem, labeling her as “Kosplay Barbie” in response to her management decisions during her tenure as DHS chief.
- The criticism is primarily centered on the delay in the allocation of $500 million intended for the recovery efforts of Los Angeles wildfires.
- Newsom accuses Noem of prioritizing a controversial $220 million advertising campaign over the urgent needs of wildfire recovery.
- The delay in funding has raised concerns for California’s ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of wildfires.
- Newsom is urging the Department of Homeland Security to expedite the allocation of the necessary funds to assist in recovery and prevention efforts in affected areas.
- This dispute highlights the broader tensions between state priorities and federal spending decisions during Noem’s time at DHS.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-rips-noem-kosplay-barbie-over-220m-ad-campaign-demands-dhs-release-500m-la-wildfires)
