Hollywood is no stranger to political grandstanding, but it’s refreshing to see stars like Zachary Levi and Sarah Foster stepping out of the usual echo chamber to call out California’s Democratic leadership for their catastrophic failures.
With wildfires raging across Los Angeles County, destroying homes and forcing thousands to flee, Levi and Foster are putting the blame exactly where it belongs: on the inept and ideologically driven policies of Governor Gavin Newsom and his allies.
Levi didn’t mince words during his appearance on Fox News, labeling the state’s wildfire crisis as a product of “incredible mismanagement” and “incredibly poor leadership.” He’s not wrong. Newsom has spent years either in the governor’s mansion or as lieutenant governor, and yet California’s wildfire problem has only gotten worse under his watch.
Levi’s assertion that this level of negligence borders on criminality is spot-on. When fire budgets are slashed, vegetation remains unchecked, and critical infrastructure like fire hydrants fails when it’s needed most, it’s hard to argue that this is mere oversight. It’s dereliction of duty at best, and willful negligence at worst.
Levi rightly pointed out that the consequences extend beyond the fires themselves. “Oh, and by the way, the mudslides that follow,” he added, driving home the long-term devastation caused by short-sighted policies. Year after year, Newsom has ignored the underlying issues, choosing instead to prioritize politically expedient pet projects. Wildfire prevention and mitigation? Not exactly headline-grabbing or woke enough to garner his attention.
Actress Sarah Foster echoed Levi’s frustrations, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to deliver a scathing critique of California’s leadership. Her comments cut straight to the heart of the matter: leftist policies have drained the state of its functionality. She highlighted the empty fire hydrants, unchecked brush, and depleted reservoirs—all preventable issues that directly contributed to the current crisis.
Foster’s critique didn’t stop at Newsom. She also called out L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for her role in cutting fire department budgets, all while championing initiatives like drug kits for addicts.
‘WANTED TO SAVE FISH’: Liberal celebrity turns on Dems as admission before deadly wildfires emerges. More details on Sara Foster’s scathing takedown of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. https://t.co/qXIeg73Zll pic.twitter.com/PB0EkChZmz
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 9, 2025
The irony is staggering. Californians pay some of the highest taxes in the nation, yet basic public safety is neglected in favor of progressive policies that prioritize ideological goals over practical governance. Foster’s biting remark about saving fish at the expense of full reservoirs is a particularly stark reminder of how far the state’s priorities have strayed from serving its people. It’s not just negligence—it’s a complete misallocation of resources driven by ideology.
What’s truly remarkable is that this criticism is coming from Hollywood, a bastion of liberal politics. For Levi and Foster to speak out so forcefully against the Democratic leadership in California signals just how dire the situation has become. When even those within the entertainment industry—an industry known for its loyalty to progressive causes—are calling for accountability, you know the state’s leadership has hit rock bottom.
Actor @ZacharyLevi lays out a compelling case for holding Democrat politicians accountable for criminal negligence with these fires.
He also sounds like a man who should run for office because he’d be 1000x better than what they have now in California. pic.twitter.com/v6RAGOPHT6
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) January 9, 2025
It’s time for Governor Newsom and his allies to face the music. California’s wildfires aren’t an act of God; they’re the result of years of failed policies and mismanagement. Levi and Foster are right: this is a failure of leadership, and the people responsible must be held accountable. Whether that accountability comes through resignations, recalls, or future elections, one thing is clear—California deserves better.
