Hollywood Celebs Slam Trump for Tweets About California Wildfires

Donald Trump has not been Hollywood’s favorite person. Since the beginning of his campaign, celebrities have criticized the way he handles his Twitter. This Saturday was no different. Trump wrote a chain of tweets. He expressed his sympathies for California fires’ survivors. He also blamed the California authorities for poor forest management. Celebrities were quick to slam Trump for his tweets.

Trumps Tweets to Blame California Forest Management

Donald Trump wrote and posted a series of tweets. He blamed the California forest management for the California wildfires. In these tweets, he recorded how much damage has happened. He said that it was due to the poor management of the California authorities.

There is no reason for these massive, deadly and costly forest fires in California except that forest management is so poor. Billions of dollars are given each year, with so many lives lost, all because of gross mismanagement of the forests. Remedy now, or no more Fed payments!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 10, 2018

More than 4,000 are fighting the Camp and Woolsey Fires in California that have burned over 170,000 acres. Our hearts are with those fighting the fires, the 52,000 who have evacuated, and the families of the 11 who have died. The destruction is catastrophic. God Bless them all.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 10, 2018

These California fires are expanding very, very quickly (in some cases 80-100 acres a minute). If people don’t evacuate quickly, they risk being overtaken by the fire. Please listen to evacuation orders from State and local officials!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 10, 2018

With proper Forest Management, we can stop the devastation constantly going on in California. Get Smart!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 11, 2018

Official Reaction

After Trump’s tweet, there was a rebuttal. The official response came from California Professional Firefighters President Brian K. Rice;

“Wildfires are sparked and spread not only in forested areas but in populated areas and open fields fueled by parched vegetation, high winds, low humidity and geography. Moreover, nearly 60 percent of California forests are under federal management, and another two-thirds under private control. It is the federal government that has chosen to divert resources away from forest management, not California. Natural disasters are not “red” or “blue” – they destroy regardless of party. Right now, families are in mourning, thousands have lost homes, and a quarter-million Americans have been forced to flee. At this desperate time, we would encourage the president to offer support in word and deed, instead of recrimination and blame.”

Celebrities Affected by California Wildfires

Hollywood has been affected by the Wolsey fires. Celebrities have posted about the fires on their social media. They also posted updates about their own safety.

I am with Rob, Dream and True and I am up keeping watch! Saying prayers and thanking all of the brave firefighters who risk their lives for us ❤️❤️ https://t.co/eVlJgWSqVd

— Khloé (@khloekardashian) November 9, 2018

i cannot
get ahold of
my parents,
Martin and Janet Sheen.

they
are in the
group, at the
staging ground
near Zuma Beach.

if
anyone
has eyes on
them,
please let me
know that they
are safe and sound
in the middle of
this horrific scenario.

thank you
in advance.

xox
©️

— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) November 10, 2018

We lost our home, but we are all safe and that’s the important thing. Gonna be offline for awhile.

— N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) November 9, 2018

??PRAYING FOR EVERYONE IN PATH OF FIRE?
I HAVE SEEN DESTRUCTION OF FIRE ALL MY LIFE….

— Cher (@cher) November 9, 2018

Multiple fires burning in California right now, including the #woolseyfire in Malibu. Thinking of everyone under evacuation and the firefighters working hard to protect families, animals, and homes. Stay safe!

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) November 9, 2018

California Wildfires are sweeping through Southern California. HERE are EMERGENCY NUMBERS. Please share them widely. SWIPE #fires #Woolseyfire #californiafires https://t.co/eqBHrjLxse

— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) November 10, 2018

Horses are finally safe. My children are safe. My home is in jeopardy but… everything with a heartbeat is safe. Thank you all for your concern.

To those who insisted on still being hurtful because our political affiliation is different, you are what is wrong with the country.

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) November 9, 2018

Evacuated last night. Bleak House and the collection may be endangered but the gift of life remains. Thousand Oaks and Agoura are still in danger. Malibu is being evacuated.

— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) November 9, 2018

Celebrities also thanked the fire fighters. They appreciated their relentless efforts to help the people.

Thank you to the fire fighters, police, first and emergency responders for doing above and beyond everything you can do to help us. You are true heroes. #CaliforniaFire

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) November 10, 2018

Hundreds of thousands of people have been asked to evacuate their homes in California. If you’re in the path of the fires, please stay safe and know I’m thinking of you. And firefighters, I love you.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) November 9, 2018

Celebrities had to evacuate their homes, many lost them. Some were displaced and found shelter eventually. Fires reaching Malibu burned down many studios and filming venues. Hollywood certainly is in distress, all of California is. Though, they have managed to be supportive to each other and all of America throughout this ordeal.

Hollywood Slams Trump

Now imagine how shocked those affected by the fires felt after hearing President Trump’s statements. It was petty that he resorted to blaming the authorities. Moreover, he threatened to cut funding. Rice’s statement was not the only response. Hollywood celebrities also reacted to Trump’s tweets. All of the stars were disappointed and furious. The actors and actresses were quick to respond to Trump’s tweet on social media.

who wrote this? https://t.co/q3mzGE2x2s

— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) November 11, 2018

Honestly thought this one was from a parody account. The city is on fire and people and animals are dying. https://t.co/qjuaSheDJe

— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) November 10, 2018

As fires burn, as families and lives are upended, the last thing we need is the president criticizing our state. Just get us the help we need. Do it now.

— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) November 10, 2018

This is an absolutely heartless response. There aren’t even politics involved. Just good American families losing their homes as you tweet, evacuating into shelters. https://t.co/DJ4PN26bLZ

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 10, 2018

God Bless Them All?
You are the most USELESS human being to ever walk the Planet Earth.
Except the useless idiots who actually vote for you ??????????? https://t.co/IVuIKmtDUg

— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) November 11, 2018

Some celebrities pointed out that Trump’s administration was responsible for the forest fires.

Dear @realDonaldTrump: What is wrong with you? Disaster victims deserve help & sympathy.

Oh, and guess who owns much of the forest land in CA? Your federal agencies. CA only owns 2%. Guess who cut funding to forest management in the budget? YOU DID.#SaturdayMorning Thoughts https://t.co/Es9oAOhQQc

— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) November 10, 2018

FYI, .@realDonaldTrump!

“…guess who owns much of the forest land in CA? Your federal agencies. CA only owns 2%. Guess who cut funding to forest management in the budget? YOU DID.” ~@tedlieu https://t.co/aXRArq6Tu8

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) November 10, 2018

So, it becomes very clear that celebrities are not happy with Trump’s stance on the California fires. They have urged people to help each other. Many of them have shared links to help find lost family members and friends. They have also made it a point to thank the authorities for helping people in trouble.