A resurfaced video of Donald Trump from his 2024 campaign has gone viral amid the catastrophic wildfires ravaging Los Angeles. Trump, who previously faced mockery for his comments on forest management, discussed California’s wildfire crisis during the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

He criticized state policies, such as water mismanagement and refusal to implement proper forest management. Trump claimed that water, diverted to protect a small fish, could have been used to save California’s forests. He also reiterated his controversial “raking” proposal to clear dry underbrush to prevent fires. As the fires rage on, Trump has blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom, accusing him of incompetence.

Trump’s resurfaced remarks have sparked discussions, with the fires’ severity seemingly validating his earlier criticisms.