California fires: Leadership crisis and path forward under Trump's 'America First' policy

In an interview for Al Mayadeen, Strategic Communications Counselor Dan Rene highlighted the critical challenges California faces in recovering from its devastating wildfires. Rene criticized the lack of decisive action from key officials, including local and state leaders, and pointed to the broader economic issues, including California's regulatory environment and business exodus, as barriers to effective recovery. Looking ahead, he predicted that Trump's "America First" agenda, focused on reducing global investments, could impact federal support for recovery efforts, prioritizing domestic economic prosperity over international commitments.