The Maui wildfires became a catastrophic tragedy due to inept government officials and prioritizing environmental policy over saving human lives.

“in Maui death toll is over 100 it's terrible it's a tragedy 1300 are still missing but there are three key facts that you need we know what has happened now just to be clear there is no doubt and we'll get into it but first let me refresh your memory today marks one week since the wildfires tore thr”

The recovery from the wildfires must reflect the voices and values of the residents of Lahaina rather than being dictated by the federal government.

“the recovery should reflect the values and the voices of the people of Lahaina in particular it is not about as the president said yesterday it is not about the federal government or anybody else moving in saying here's what you all are going to do here's what Lahaina is going to look like”