President Trump and Gov. Newsom tour fire-ravaged areas of Los Angeles

President Trump arrived in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon to inspect the devastation caused by the tragic Palisades Fire, one of two deadly wildfires in the area this month, and greeted Gov. Gavin Newsom, who was waiting at the foot of the stairs of Air Force One.

Trump had just finished up a trip visiting North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene left behind widespread destruction with severe flooding months earlier.

"Now, we're going to be taking a little tour with some of the people from the area. I appreciate the governor coming out and meeting me," Trump told reporters, stretching out his hand to Newsom. "We wanna get it fixed. We wanna get the problem fixed."

"Most importantly, thank you for being here," Newsom said, looking toward Trump. "It means a great deal to all of us — not just the folks in Palisades, the folks in Altadena that were devastated. We're gonna need your support. We're gonna need your help. You were there for us during COVID. I don't forget that. And I have all the expectations that we'll be able to work together."

Trump discussed the extensive destruction caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County last month, which killed 28 people and burned or damaged hundreds of houses, including entire communities of homes. "Nothing like this has happened," he added, later adding that he intended to "work together" with Newsom after a reporter inquired about their disagreements.

"We're looking to get something completed," Trump said. "And the way you get it completed is to work together. He's the governor of this state... and they're gonna need a lot of federal help."

About an hour after landing, Trump traveled through a neighborhood littered with damage and rubble where homes once stood, interacting with Los Angeles firemen and law enforcement personnel. He also visited with homeowners during his tour.

"Unfortunately, it's a very sad period, but what makes you feel good is I met so many of the homeowners, and every one of them, a lot of them, and every one of them said to me, they want to rebuild," Trump said.

Following the tour, Trump went to a fire emergency meeting with Mayor Karen Bass, County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, and other authorities. He was accompanied by many members of California's congressional delegation, including Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman, who represents the Palisades Fire zone.

Trump's first presidential trip of his second term occurs as Southern California remains on edge due to critical fire weather conditions, with three new blazes erupting in the region this week as local and state officials begin the rebuilding effort.

Trump is not scheduled to visit the Eaton Fire zone, where at least 17 people perished in a wildfire that is now regarded as one of the deadliest and most devastating in California history. Cal Fire reports that over 10,000 houses, businesses, and other structures have been affected.