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Did woke politics hamper rescue efforts during California wildfires?

IndiaTimes Thursday, 9 January 2025
California’s wildfires have sparked a political blame game, with Elon Musk and MAGA supporters accusing Democrats’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies of undermining disaster response efforts. Critics argue that DEI dilutes meritocracy and diverts resources from critical infrastructure to ideological projects. However, experts highlight that wildfires are primarily driven by climate change, poor water management, and outdated infrastructure—issues unrelated to DEI. While valid concerns exist about California’s preparedness under its Democratic leadership, scapegoating DEI oversimplifies a complex crisis. Addressing systemic challenges like climate resilience and infrastructure investment is vital, rather than reducing the debate to ideological battles.
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