Gavin Newsom’s effort to make California resilient against ‘Trump’s policies’ incenses the president-elect
Trump's post regarding the Golden State was made one day after Newsom announced a special legislative session aimed at preparing legal defenses against the new administration.
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SACRAMENTO — President-elect Donald Trump is targeting California Governor Gavin Newsom after he called for a special session of the Legislature aimed at strengthening the state's legal defenses against the incoming president.
“Governor Gavin Newscum is trying to KILL our Nation’s beautiful California,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Friday, using his disparaging nickname for the governor. “He 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.’”
Trump's comments followed Newsom's announcement that state lawmakers would meet to take swift legislative action in anticipation of Trump’s expected challenges to abortion rights, electric vehicle regulations, immigration policies, and federal disaster assistance.
California is among several Democratic-led states taking proactive measures to defend against Trump's initiatives. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have committed to enhancing collaboration between their offices to “protect New Yorkers’ fundamental freedoms from any potential threats.” Meanwhile, leaders in Illinois and Massachusetts have also vowed to act to safeguard undocumented immigrants, access to abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights.
However, Trump’s criticism has been particularly focused on California. His response outlined many of his longstanding grievances with the state, attacking it on issues such as voting laws, water conservation policies, vehicle emissions standards, the homelessness crisis, and the high cost of living.
“People are being forced to leave due to his, & other’s, INSANE POLICY DECISIONS,” Trump wrote.
Newsom and prominent Democrats in Sacramento have pledged that the state will emerge as a leader in opposing Trump’s policies once more, similar to its role during his first term. At that time, state officials launched over 120 lawsuits against the Republican administration's decisions and enacted a significant law that restricted local authorities from collaborating with federal immigration officials.
“The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack — and we won’t sit idle,” Newsom stated Thursday while announcing the special session. As a key supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris, Newsom is also viewed as a potential candidate for the presidency in 2028.
The special session is set to commence in Sacramento on December 2, coinciding with lawmakers' return to the state Capitol for the swearing-in of new members and preparations for the upcoming legislative session.
James del Carmen contributed to this report for TROIB News
“Governor Gavin Newscum is trying to KILL our Nation’s beautiful California,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Friday, using his disparaging nickname for the governor. “He 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.’”
Trump's comments followed Newsom's announcement that state lawmakers would meet to take swift legislative action in anticipation of Trump’s expected challenges to abortion rights, electric vehicle regulations, immigration policies, and federal disaster assistance.
California is among several Democratic-led states taking proactive measures to defend against Trump's initiatives. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have committed to enhancing collaboration between their offices to “protect New Yorkers’ fundamental freedoms from any potential threats.” Meanwhile, leaders in Illinois and Massachusetts have also vowed to act to safeguard undocumented immigrants, access to abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights.
However, Trump’s criticism has been particularly focused on California. His response outlined many of his longstanding grievances with the state, attacking it on issues such as voting laws, water conservation policies, vehicle emissions standards, the homelessness crisis, and the high cost of living.
“People are being forced to leave due to his, & other’s, INSANE POLICY DECISIONS,” Trump wrote.
Newsom and prominent Democrats in Sacramento have pledged that the state will emerge as a leader in opposing Trump’s policies once more, similar to its role during his first term. At that time, state officials launched over 120 lawsuits against the Republican administration's decisions and enacted a significant law that restricted local authorities from collaborating with federal immigration officials.
“The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack — and we won’t sit idle,” Newsom stated Thursday while announcing the special session. As a key supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris, Newsom is also viewed as a potential candidate for the presidency in 2028.
The special session is set to commence in Sacramento on December 2, coinciding with lawmakers' return to the state Capitol for the swearing-in of new members and preparations for the upcoming legislative session.
James del Carmen contributed to this report for TROIB News
