Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that "there should probably be conditions" on aid to help California deal with devastating wildfires when asked if he's open to sending funding, signaling a possible political battle over helping the traditionally Democratic state.

Republicans have discussed making extra disaster aid part of upcoming spending negotiations and conditioning aid to California

Newsom called on Johnson to show "compassion" and "care" after he entertained putting conditions on disaster relief aid for the Los Angeles fires.

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.

House Speaker Mike Johnson called for "conditions" Monday on any federal fire aid to California, as he accused state and local leaders of being "derelict in their duty" as the wildfires have killed at least 24.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) argued that there should be conditions on wildfire aid, reasoning that state and local officials showed incompetence in their response.

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

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.

Newsom blasted Johnson for saying that "conditions" should be placed on aid for California's ongoing fire emergency.

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.