President-elect Trump Clashes with California Governor Gavin Newsom
Trump Takes Aim at Newsom’s "Trump-Proof" California
President-elect Trump is not thrilled with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s aggressive, highly visible campaign to shield California from the Trump White House.
Trump’s Social Media Post
Trump wrote on his Truth Social account, "Governor Gavin Newscum is trying to KILL our Nation’s beautiful California." He also wrote that Newsom "is using the term ‘Trump-Proof’ as a way of stopping all of the GREAT things that can be done to ‘Make California Great Again,’ but I just overwhelmingly won the Election."
California’s Preemptive Strike
Newsom’s proclamation for the special session says his administration anticipates that Trump could seek to limit access to abortion medication, pursue a national abortion ban, dismantle environmental protections, repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, and withhold federal disaster response funding, among other promises he made during the campaign.
Governor’s Response
In a video address to small donors and supporters, Newsom said Trump’s criticism felt familiar. "It’s a tired, old playbook of grievances. No prescriptions. No solutions. Just grievances," he said.
Special Session
Newsom is asking lawmakers to provide additional funding to the California Department of Justice and other agencies in his administration to immediately file lawsuits and defend against litigation from the Trump administration. The special session is set to begin December 2.
Trump’s Criticism
Trump also criticized the "INSANE POLICY DECISIONS" of California’s Democratic leaders, blaming them for people fleeing the expensive state. He also promised to demand voter identification and proof of citizenship in order to cast ballots.
Conclusion
The special session is a signal of the return of the hostile relationship between Democratic-controlled California and the Trump administration. While Trump and Newsom have sparred in the past, their relationship has ended, and Newsom is preparing California for potential attacks on its values and policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the special session?
A: The special session is to prepare California for potential attacks on its values and policies from the Trump administration.
Q: What are the potential attacks that California is preparing for?
A: California is preparing for potential attacks on abortion rights, environmental protections, disaster funding, and other policies.
Q: Why is Trump criticizing Newsom’s "Trump-Proof" California?
A: Trump is criticizing Newsom’s "Trump-Proof" California because he believes it is an attempt to stop the "great things" that can be done to "Make California Great Again."
Q: What is the current relationship between Trump and Newsom?
A: The relationship between Trump and Newsom has ended, and they are now engaging in a public feud on social media and in the press.
