James Gallagher, a prominent figure in California politics, has recently taken to social media to express his views on wildfire prevention and policy decisions made by Governor Gavin Newsom. In a series of tweets, Gallagher criticizes Newsom’s approach and outlines his own efforts in addressing the issue.
On July 1, 2025, Gallagher shared his response to what he described as Governor Gavin Newsom’s “bogus ‘Make America Rake Again’ press conference.” The post suggests skepticism towards the effectiveness of the governor’s proposals related to wildfire management.
Later that day, at 23:52 UTC, Gallagher posted another tweet indicating that he might have provoked a reaction from someone. He stated: “I guess I got under someone’s skin… Everyone knows I have been the ultimate champion of wildfire prevention. Period. Full stop. Meanwhile you showed up when my district was still burning to announce a ban on gas cars. You really suck on this issue.” This message underscores his frustration with what he perceives as misplaced priorities by the governor during critical times for his district.
In a subsequent tweet dated July 2, 2025, at 04:19 UTC, Gallagher directed another pointed remark at Governor Newsom. He mentioned voting for #AB2538, legislation aimed at converting CalFIRE seasonal firefighters into full-time employees to aid in fire fighting and fuel reduction efforts year-round. He noted its bipartisan support but indicated that it did not receive backing from the governor.
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James Gallagher is an Assemblyman representing California’s Third District since November 2014.
