President Donald Trump issued an unprecedented number of executive orders in the initial hours of his second term in office, and some policies, including those related to gender, the border, and other issues, could have a profound impact on California, according to supporters and critics alike.
The fires burning in Southern California were brought up by the president during his inaugural address and were mentioned as points of concern for more emergency orders he said were coming soon.
“[W]e are watching fires still tragically burn from weeks ago without even a token of defense,” Trump said. “They’re raging through the houses and communities, even affecting some of the wealthiest and most powerful individuals in our country, some of whom are sitting here right now.”…