President Trump signs new water rules aimed at boosting California farmers

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President Trump ceremoniously signed new rules he said would help get more water to farmers during a visit to Bakersfield, California Wednesday. ⁣ ⁣The rules are designed to direct more water from rivers in northern California to agricultural interests in the state’s Central Valley. ⁣ ⁣In a speech, Trump described seeing large swathes of dry land surrounding small green patches during a previous visit to the region. ⁣ ⁣“I said, ‘Boy that’s a beautiful area, but why is everything else barren?’ And it’s because of water, you send millions and millions of gallons out,” he said. “And we have now given full permission that you don’t do that anymore.”

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So much for all that talk of #cawater kumbaya: Trump to OK more California water for Valley farmers. Gavin Newsom promises to sue, @dakasler reports https://t.co/4pH3Clz5vZ

— Ryan Sabalow (@RyanSabalow) February 19, 2020

NEW: President Trump approves an Interior Department decision that would allow more water in California’s Central Valley region to be diverted to farmers: “God bless the American farmer.” https://t.co/S1Db2OC9mC pic.twitter.com/ptYeR6m0WB

— ABC News (@ABC) February 19, 2020

In Bakersfield, President Trump speaks about his administration’s efforts to divert more water to farmers in California: “Thrilled to be here today as we take historic action on behalf of our incredible farmers and ranchers, growers and communities.” https://t.co/eL4Ay3Ki5O pic.twitter.com/XZfdQYrnJJ

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) February 19, 2020

Trump: "For too long, authorities have needlessly flushed millions and millions of gallons of fresh, beautiful, clean water from up north straight into the Pacific Ocean. It's nothing for the Pacific Ocean, you know what it means, like nothing. We're talking about the Pacific." pic.twitter.com/4RiiGr1fcT

— The Hill (@thehill) February 20, 2020

President Trump speaks in Bakersfield, California: “After decades of failure and delays in ensuring critical water access for the people of this state, we are determined to finally get your problem solved.” https://t.co/eL4Ay3Ki5O pic.twitter.com/DUGWGOZGvH

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) February 19, 2020

President Trump Delivers Remarks on CA Water Access – 5:30pm Livestream https://t.co/L2OFwDYDnQ pic.twitter.com/wujOzQX9OR

— TheLastRefuge (@TheLastRefuge2) February 19, 2020

After signing a memorandum, promising more water to The Valley (and taking a few jabs at Gov. Newsom), Trump exited an invite only event in Bakersfield, flanked by Valley reps McCarthy, Nunes, McClintock and Interior Sec. Bernhardt. @KVPR pic.twitter.com/FR2OH3sfEJ

— Laura Tsutsui (@LauraTsutsui) February 19, 2020

President Trump approves an Interior Department decision that would allow more water in California’s Central Valley region to be diverted to farmers: “God bless the American farmer.” https://t.co/MtGGl76eg7

— THESKY973DOTCOM (@THESKY973DOTCOM) February 20, 2020

A big thank you President Donald Trump for coming to California’s Central Valley today, acting on his promise to help bring more water to farms with common since policy changes!! pic.twitter.com/erJ7ECiKCO

— Craig Pedersen (@CraigPedersen15) February 20, 2020

San Joaquin Valley leaders eagerly anticipate water help from Trump https://t.co/k6DhwdLy2y

— The Sacramento Bee (@sacbee_news) February 19, 2020

BY REBECCA BEITSCH

President Trump on Wednesday signed an order in California to re-engineer the state’s water plans, completing a campaign promise to funnel water from the north to a thirsty agriculture industry and growing population #Calfiornia #K https://t.co/jmCL23nclx pic.twitter.com/I4WAlz8J1I

— Citizens Journal (@CitizensJourn) February 20, 2020

Honored to be with President Trump and Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy today at the Rural Stakeholders on California Water Accessibility in Bakersfield, CA. @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/y0yeVgCkzY

— Tom McClintock (@tommcclintock) February 20, 2020

This type of action is absolutely necessary to rescue the national economy from the insane Green policies represented on the debate stage today. Thank you Trump!

We must go further —we need nuclear desalination, continent-wide water transfer projects... NEW PHYSICAL PROGRESS! https://t.co/VLt8gjEXKH

— Daniel Burke (@Burke4Senate) February 20, 2020

Farmers, then fundraising – Why Donald Trump is visiting California’s Central Valley https://t.co/Y5H6QnvDrF

— The Sacramento Bee (@sacbee_news) February 19, 2020

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Every day, our farmers are feeding America—and the world! Thank you!

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America is a nation built by farmers. 🇺🇸

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These twin sisters are among many to have gathered outside an airport hangar in Bakersfield to support @realDonaldTrump. They said his expected water announcement is about “food for our country.”@BriannaCalix @CraigKohlruss and I are here covering for @FresnoBee @mcclatchy pic.twitter.com/FRz5lfyUtA

— Carmen George (@CarmenGeorge) February 19, 2020