DISINFO ALERT: Gavin Newsom's Policy Forbids Sale of Property In California

More California Wildfire Disinfo

Claim: California Governor Gavin Newsom’s policies, in coordination with local governments, have burned homes to the ground, prevented rebuilding, and forbidden residents from selling their property.

Source: Originated from Mike Solana, a venture capitalist, on X

Dissemination Route: Amplified by Elon Musk on X, with the original post gaining 6.4 million views.

Reality:
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Tuesday to protect fire victims from predatory real estate practices.

• Purpose:

  • Protect residents in fire-affected areas like Altadena from unsolicited, undervalued cash offers by predatory real estate speculators and prevent exploitation of vulnerable communities recovering from the wildfires.

• Duration:

  • Undervalued offers on properties in fire-affected zip codes are prohibited for three months.

Governor’s Statement:
"We will not allow greedy developers to rip off these working-class communities at a time when they need more support than ever before."

The order directs state agencies to inform the public of their rights and connect them with law enforcement resources.

Goal: To undermine state and local officials in California. To erode public trust in state and local governments by lying about recovery efforts, fueling anger, and exploiting disaster recovery for political narratives.

Counter: Check claims about disaster policies through credible sources such as official state government websites or reputable news outlets.

Emphasize the protective nature of Newsom’s order and its intent to shield vulnerable fire victims from exploitation.

Share official resources available for fire-affected residents, ensuring the focus remains on recovery and community support.