President Joe Biden, flanked by California Governor Gavin Newsom, visited Los Angeles on Wednesday to address the devastating wildfires tearing through the region. Instead of staying laser-focused on the crisis, the President veered off topic, announcing he’d become a great-grandfather, much to the surprise of attendees, as reported by Fox News.

After meeting with firefighting officials, Biden declared, “We’re prepared to do anything and everything as long as it takes to contain these fires and help reconstruct, make sure that we can get back to normal.”

The President, known for his meandering speeches, added, “It’s gonna be a hell of a long way. It’s gonna take time. But the government is here to stay, as long as you need us. Give everything you need. Anything you asked and haven’t gotten yet?”

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Governor Newsom, in turn, expressed gratitude for federal support, saying, “It’s impossible for me to express the level of appreciation.”

Yet Biden quickly pivoted from disaster recovery to personal celebration. “The good news is I’m a great-grandfather as of today,” he announced, referencing the birth of his eldest granddaughter’s son. That comment was his final statement before declining questions from reporters, leaving many wondering about his priorities.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley emphasized the unprecedented challenges her team faces. “There was a significant threat from the Pacific Palisades fire as soon as it started because of the high, high, high winds,” Crowley explained.

With 25 years of firefighting experience, she admitted she’d never seen anything like the wind conditions fueling these flames.

The devastation has already claimed at least two lives and forced over 30,000 residents to evacuate. Roughly 22 square miles of land have been scorched, leaving families displaced and communities shattered.

Former President Donald Trump, never one to shy away from a jab, took aim at Newsom on Truth Social. He resurrected his critique of the governor’s environmental policies, blaming them for exacerbating the state’s water management issues.

“He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called a smelt, by giving it less water (it didn’t work!), but didn’t care about the people of California,” Trump said. “Now the ultimate price is being paid.”

Trump’s sharp remarks came as Los Angeles County officials admitted some fire hydrants ran dry during overnight firefighting efforts. The Department of Public Works blamed an overtaxed municipal water system not designed to handle such widespread wildfire demands.

🚨Biden just spent a California wildfire briefing announcing he’s a great-grandfather.

Then kicks the press out after answering 0 Questions.pic.twitter.com/lqbO5HbtkY

— Shepard Rife (@Shepard_Rife1) January 8, 2025

While Biden celebrated a new addition to his family, Californians are left grappling with the destruction around them. The federal government may promise unwavering support, but the lingering question is whether leadership in Washington and Sacramento will focus on solutions—or distractions.