Jesse Watters has criticized California’s leadership on Thursday’s opening Fox News monologue. The famous TB host was questioning “who’s in charge” in response to the LA fires.
Jesse Watters recently shared his perspective on the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles during his Jesse Watters Primetime 8 PM broadcast. His take on the situation, which has captured national attention, sparked a significant reaction from viewers—and not all of it was positive.
The fast-moving wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the Los Angeles area, leaving investigators scrambling to uncover their origins. Meanwhile, the devastation remains a focal point in the news, with communities anxiously awaiting answers as the crisis unfolds.
Wildfires tearing through Los Angeles County have left thousands of acres scorched and countless families displaced. The devastation has claimed at least 10 lives, according to the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner, as the crisis continues to unfold.
While the exact cause of the fires remains unclear, Jesse Watters has offered his own theory during his broadcast—an opinion that has stirred controversy among viewers.
What did Jesse Waters say?
Jesse Watters sparked heated debate with his bold commentary on the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires during his primetime broadcast. Pointing fingers at California’s leadership, Watters began by targeting Governor Gavin Newsom, claiming, “Newsom slashed the budget for water projects. He blocked a move to bring water into Southern California and started tearing down dams.”
He continued, “California hasn’t built a single reservoir in almost 50 years. Instead, billions of gallons of stormwater are allowed to wash into the sea. The hydrants wouldn’t be running dry if they stored that stormwater. L.A. ranks dead last in the west for stormwater storage. This entire episode symbolizes liberalism—it doesn’t build anything; it only destroys.”
Watters went on to criticize broader issues in the state, stating, “People and businesses have been fleeing California for years. Now you understand why they have drug, crime, and homelessness problems. But if you’re a wealthy California liberal, it doesn’t affect you. Inflation doesn’t bite. The migrants keep your lawns nice. Crime doesn’t get through your gates. You drive right by the homeless. Your money makes you immune from liberal governance. Until now.”
Concluding his remarks, Watters declared, “America is reaching a turning point. We don’t have to live like this. We deserve better. You pay 13% state income tax, and they can’t even put out a fire. Where’s the money going?”
Jesse Criticized for his take
His fiery critique did not sit well with many viewers, sparking backlash online. One Twitter user, @BMeiselas, expressed outrage, saying, “To Fox and MAGA influencers, this may be a game. But when you’re evacuated, watching friends, family, and neighbors struggle, just trying to find accurate safety information, it becomes clear how truly cruel they are. How dare they.”
