Johnson also blasted California’s Democratic leadership, saying, "It appears to us that state and local leaders were derelict in their duty."

A number of Republicans are calling for conditions to any federal aid that goes to California as the state struggles with catastrophic wildfires.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Speaking to reporters Monday, Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said he thinks there "should be conditions" on any federal aid money sent to help victims of the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires.

Prominent right-wing media personalities are calling on the federal government to withhold or place conditions on disaster aid for victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, blaming California’s own policies for the scale of the devastation and response.

The battle over wildfire aid for Los Angeles is quickly evolving into a game of high-stakes chicken. Many Republicans are demanding conditions on any new emergency funding, blaming Democratic

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) took a swipe at Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday for his criticism over his administration’s handling of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires. “Mr. Speaker, when Louisianans need help after hurricanes,

La., backs placing conditions on disaster assistance for California in the wake of the destructive wildfires blazing around Los Angeles. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., discusses.

On Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN’s Manu Raju that there should be “conditions” on the proposed federal aid to California in the wake of the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County.

The House is barreling toward a contentious debate over disaster relief for California as many — but not all — Republicans call for conditions to be placed on the assistance, an idea

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested Monday there should be conditions on federal aid for California as it addresses the impacts of massive wildfires.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R.-Louisiana) and other Republicans have suggested that Los Angeles wildfire aid should come with conditions California would have to