Trump plans to visit Los Angeles as soon as next week after his inauguration

According to the Wall Street Journal, people familiar with the matter said that Trump plans to visit wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles as early as next week to view the damage and assess the reconstruction needs on the spot. The exact time of the visit is still undetermined, but Trump advisers are considering setting the time for later next week, after the inauguration on Monday. Trump advisers want to ensure that Trump's presence will not interfere with efforts to fight the wildfires. Trump's response to the fires will be an initial test of his presidency, and the reconstruction of Los Angeles will require close coordination among federal, state and local officials in the United States. The wildfires have been raging in the area for more than a week, killing 24 people or becoming one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. This follows a public clash between Trump and Democratic California Governor Newsom, who asked Trump to come to Los Angeles to see the disaster for himself. Trump accused him of incompetence and demanded his resignation. Newsom accused Trump of politicizing the fire.