The president-elect took to social media to tell the California governor: "RELEASE THE WATER, NEWSOM. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? DJT."

Trump claimed Newsom's refusal to sign the document led to a water shortage during the Los Angeles fires. But there's more to the story.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office denied such a document ever existed and labeled Trump's claim "outlandish."

President-elect Donald Trump has called on California Governor Gavin Newsom, who he dubbed "Newscum," to resign in response to the ongoing wildfires that are devastating Los Angeles, with five people confirmed dead as of Thursday morning. Addressing the governor in a post on his Truth Social website, Trump wrote: "This is all his fault!!!"

Trump has argued since 2016 that California should divert more of the water contained in the northern part of the state to farmers instead of wildlife conservation.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $2.5 billion wildfire response and recovery package in the ongoing special session of the Legislature dedicated to "Trump-proofing" California. Newsom and state legislative leaders have agreed to set aside $50 million to defend California from the incoming Donald Trump administration,

Donald Trump called for California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom to resign as he faces mounting criticism for the poor handling of the LA fires.

Gavin Newsom (D-CA) told Jen Psaki he wants Trump to tour wildfire devastation, and directly addressed Trump to tell him "You will be elevated, Mr. President."

Author and podcaster Brian J. Karem wrote: "I have evacuated 2 sons in the last 2 days. Thank God they are safe. Anyone who blames Gavin Newsom for this is a moron. Wildfires are an act of God or an arsonist. Newsom is neither.

In an interview with "Pod Save America," Newsom said Trump has been "pretty straightforward" about potentially denying federal aid to California.

Newsom blasted Johnson for saying that "conditions" should be placed on aid for California's ongoing fire emergency.