Staff Reports
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat with an apparent penchant for drama, has summoned state legislators for a special session aimed not at addressing anything remotely relevant to everyday Californians, but rather to launch a partisan preemptive strike against the incoming Trump administration. Newsom has set aside a cool $25 million to finance a litigation war chest to “Trump-proof” the Golden State—essentially turning California into a legal battleground for political grandstanding.
One has to wonder about Newsom’s priorities. While California grapples with issues like skyrocketing crime rates and an overwhelming homelessness crisis, its governor decides that opposing Trump is the most pressing issue at hand. His announcement touted this special session as a bold move in the so-called “resistance,” clearly designed to distract from his administration’s ineptitude in addressing the state’s many woes.
$25 MILLION of our tax dollars for this? Newsom & Co. are throwing a fit about good going against THEIR bad. They hope their revisionist, unconstitutional (Democrat Party) federal judges will stop the restorative policies of President Donald Trump.
More: https://t.co/poALLsrEBR pic.twitter.com/rNjUIJj0kd— SaveCalifornia.com (@savecalifornia) December 3, 2024
Trump didn’t hold back his thoughts on this ridiculous endeavor. He pointed out that Newsom’s obsession with being “Trump-proof” essentially halts any meaningful progress that could have contributed to “Making California Great Again.” Instead of using state resources to improve the lives of citizens, the governor’s focus seems to be more about holding political rallies disguised as legislative meetings.
Newsom wasted no time bragging about his willingness to go on the offensive against Trump, unlike his predecessor who apparently didn’t make it her mission to lash out in public. He claimed successes in thwarting Trump policies at various agency levels, although many critics might argue that those perceived victories only came because of Trump’s straightforward approach in cutting funding for California’s ill-fated high-speed rail—a project critics have dubbed a monument to government mismanagement. Biden reinstated that funding, which begs the question: What exactly has Newsom “succeeded” in?
Despite the California Democratic machine maintaining a solid grip on power, the political winds have shifted a bit. In the recent elections, nearly 40% of Californians opted for Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, a surprising indication that the state’s once solid blue façade might be cracking. Even as Newsom flexes his political muscles, critics speculate that he is merely positioning himself for a future presidential bid in 2028, having steered clear of challenging Biden or Harris in 2024. If nothing else, this special session is likely more about personal ambition than the welfare of the state’s residents.
