President Trump surveyed destruction in Pacific Palisades by air and on foot during his visit to Los Angeles County on Friday afternoon, but he did not visit the ravaged community of Altadena.

The president was greeted by Gov. Newsom in L.A. Friday afternoon for a brief trip where he announced that the state will receive full federal backing to rebuild.

President Trump landed in Los Angeles Friday afternoon to tour damage from the devastating Palisades Fire, one of two deadly wildfires fires this month, greeting Gov. Gavin Newsom who was waiting at the bottom of the steps to Air Force One.

Pacific Palisades resident Dave Harvilicz drove to the intersection of Brooktree Road and West Sunset Boulevard on Friday afternoon to catch a glimpse of President Trump’s motorcade.

President Trump is expected to visit the Los Angeles area Friday following the devastating wildfires that caused extensive damage.

In a meeting with local, state and congressional leaders, Trump assured them "the federal government is standing behind you 100%."

President Donald Trump toured the fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades Friday and vowed to "open the coffers" of the federal government and waive federal permits to expedite the rebuilding process.