Gavin Newsom is echoing the incoming Trump administration as he touts government efficiency. But the governor has expanded the size and scope of California’s government to an all-time high.

As wildfires caused at least two dozen deaths and billions of dollars in damages, some social media users accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of slashing money to prevent fires. Many posts including by Fox News stated Newsom cut about $100 million in fire prevention from the state’s budget months before the Los Angeles fires.

Just over $100 million was cut from California's wildfire and forest resilience fund in the latest budget, though total spending has grown sharply since 2014.

The governor lashed back after several Republican leaders said that aid to his state as it deals with deadly wildfires should be conditional.

In a preview of the full conversation between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Jen Psaki which will air SUNDAY at 12pm ET, Psaki gives a preview of Newsom's discussion on the scope of funds needed to help rebuild California,

California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted President-elect Donald Trump for "threatening" first responders and spreading "disinformation" about how the state manages its water supply in the wake of devastating fires north of Los Angeles during an interview Sunday morning on NBC's "Meet the Press.

The coalition Saving California says it plans to serve Gov. Gavin Newsom with recall papers within two weeks over his handling of wildfires. President-elect Donald Trump last week called on the

The wildfires ravaging Los Angeles are getting embroiled in politics as Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s response and preparations have come under criticism from