The Woolsey fire in the south of the state has killed two and forced the evacuation of the entire city of Malibu, burning some 75,000 acres. Top Hollywood actors and singers were among those forced to abandon their homes.
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio was among those who criticized the president’s tweet.
“The reason these wildfires have worsened is because of climate change and a historic drought. Helping victims and fire relief efforts in our state should not be a partisan issue,” tweeted the actor, who has long been a champion of ecological causes.
The reason these wildfires have worsened is because of climate change and a historic drought. Helping victims and fire relief efforts in our state should not be a partisan issue. https://t.co/WiBnppsr3m
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) November 10, 2018
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