The CCRC's senior leadership, starting with the CEO, must also resign to pave the way for root-and-branch reform.

Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who was overseas when the Palisades fire broke out, have faced criticism over their leadership during the wildfires.

“The fact that California’s own leadership is steadfast in protecting the delta smelt above everything else shows just how ridiculous their priorities are.”

The announcement also comes against the backdrop of a Democratic Party with a vacuum in leadership at the top and no clear consensus on how best to deal with the incoming Trumpov administration.

“The leadership roles I’ve had besides announcing have allowed me to experience some complicated things in my life,” he said.