Newsom defends fire response amid fact-check site ties to Democratic Party fundraising platform

California Governor Gavin Newsom has defended his administration's response to recent wildfires, but a fact-checking site has raised concerns by linking to a Democratic Party fundraising platform while presenting itself as neutral. The website, which aims to promote fact-based information, used language that some have criticized as misleadingly partisan. Critics argue that the appearance of neutrality undermines the credibility of the site and may have inadvertently contributed to the spread of misinformation about the state's fire response efforts. Newsom's administration has emphasized its efforts to combat wildfires and support affected communities.