Elon Musk in Big Trouble as Gavin Newsom Exposes His Lies with Firefighters’ Response in a Shocking Video

California Governor Gavin Newsom took a jab at Elon Musk during a live-streamed briefing, accusing him of spreading false information about water shortages during Los Angeles wildfires. The briefing featured a senior member of the LA Fire Department, who addressed Musk’s claims directly.

Newsom later shared a clip from the briefing on social media, stating that Musk’s “lies” were exposed by the firefighters themselves. The video shows Musk questioning a firefighter about the availability of water during the Palisades fire and comparing it to the situation in Malibu. Musk seemed to believe that water shortages had hampered the firefighting efforts.

In response, the firefighter explained that there was plenty of water in reservoirs, but the intensity of the fire overwhelmed the system. He described how they had to bring in large water trucks, known as water tenders, to supply additional water. These trucks carried around 2,500 to 3,000 gallons each and were used as mobile hydrants to help firefighters keep up with the massive demand for water.

The firefighter emphasized that the Department of Water and Power did an excellent job supporting the efforts by bringing in these resources. He clarified that the issue wasn’t a lack of water but rather that the firefighting efforts required more water than the system could deliver at one time.

Despite the firefighter’s detailed explanation, Musk pressed on, asking for more clarification. He wanted to know if there was ever a true water shortage during the Palisades fire. The firefighter patiently explained that while there wasn’t a shortage in the traditional sense, the system simply couldn’t handle the extreme flow of water needed to fight such large fires.

This exchange followed Musk’s earlier criticism on his social media platform X, where he blamed California’s leadership for poor governance. Musk alleged that bad management at both state and local levels caused water shortages that hampered the wildfire response. However, the briefing revealed that Musk’s claims were misleading, as the real issue was logistical, not a lack of resources.

Governor Newsom used the clip to challenge Musk’s criticism and highlight the efforts of the firefighting teams, who worked tirelessly to manage the crisis under challenging conditions. The exchange served as a reminder of the complexities of wildfire management and the dangers of spreading misinformation during emergencies.