- California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized outgoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chief Kristi Noem, referring to her as ‘Kosplay Barbie’.
- The criticism is centered around Noem prioritizing a $220 million advertising campaign.
- Newsom accuses Noem of delaying $500 million in recovery funds needed for Los Angeles wildfires.
- The funds, which are critical for wildfire recovery, have been stalled, causing frustration for the California governor.
- Newsom is urging the DHS to expedite the provision of the $500 million to assist with the recovery efforts.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-rips-noem-kosplay-barbie-over-220m-ad-campaign-demands-dhs-release-500m-la-wildfires)
