California Governor Gavin Newsom met with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to request federal assistance for wildfire recovery—only to return to California and immediately sign a $50 million legislative package aimed at opposing the president’s policies.
Newsom just signed the “Trump-proofing” bills. This is despite Trump graciously meeting with him in DC and devoting the fourth day of his presidency to personally visiting LA.
Our Governor never ceases to amaze with his lack of decency and disregard for our state.
— Kevin Kiley (@KevinKileyCA) February 8, 2025
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The funding, which Newsom approved upon his return, is split into two allocations: $25 million for the California Department of Justice to challenge Trump administration policies, including environmental regulations and immigration enforcement, and another $25 million to legal aid organizations assisting illegal immigrants facing deportation.
During his visit to Washington, Newsom met with Trump to discuss federal disaster relief for the devastating wildfires that have swept through California, causing widespread destruction.
In a statement following their meeting, Newsom expressed gratitude for the president’s willingness to provide support.
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“We’re working across the aisle, as we always have, to ensure survivors have the resources and support they need,” Newsom said.
“Thank you, President Trump, for coming to our communities to see this firsthand and meeting with me today to continue our joint efforts to support people impacted.”
However, just hours after returning to California, Newsom approved the state legislature’s special “Trump-proofing” fund, which directs millions toward legal efforts aimed at resisting Trump’s policies.
Newsom framed the legislation as a necessary measure to protect vulnerable Californians, stating that the bill would “bolster funding for legal services programs that are vital to safeguarding the civil rights of California’s most vulnerable residents, including people with disabilities, youth who are homeless, victims of human trafficking and wage theft, people facing unlawful evictions, immigrants, and more.”
He also clarified that “none of the funding in this bill is intended to be used for immigration-related legal services for noncitizens convicted of serious or violent felonies.”
Despite this assurance, the funding’s primary focus on assisting illegal immigrants and challenging federal policies has drawn criticism.
Gavin Newsom on Friday signed the $50M legislation providing $25M to use on legal battles with the Trump administration and $25M to nonprofit organizations that provide free legal immigration services to illegal aliens.
As usual, Newsom is putting California and America last. pic.twitter.com/HyCyW3e18R
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) February 8, 2025
This is not the first time California has used taxpayer dollars to fight Trump’s policies.
During Trump’s first term, Newsom’s administration filed numerous lawsuits against the federal government, particularly on environmental policies, immigration laws, and healthcare regulations.
With this latest funding package, California appears poised to continue legal battles against the Trump administration as his second term unfolds.
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The approval of the $50 million allocation comes as California continues to struggle with significant budget deficits.
While Newsom requested federal aid for wildfire recovery, the decision to immediately approve funding to challenge Trump’s administration has raised concerns about the state’s financial priorities.
A live look at Gavin Newsom signing a pair of bills authorizing 50 MILLION taxpayer dollars to fight Trump and legal services for illegal immigrants. pic.twitter.com/zmu25BpFIe
— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) February 8, 2025
With wildfires, homelessness, and rising taxes already straining California’s resources, the state’s commitment to spending millions on lawsuits against the federal government is likely to remain a point of contention.
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Trump had to know Newscum would use the money this way. THIS is how he will use money meant to aide Californians’ suffering people? I am assuming Trump did know it would happen. This rope may well drop him.
When will corrupt Democrats face ANY consequences? Any at all?
It’s just another move on Trump’s chessboard to show the corruption of the Dems; he had to have known that the money wouldn’t go where it was meant to go; it never has so why would that change now? It’s building a case.
Hey Trump, I think your DOJ should investigate Newsome for money laundering, no taxpayer ever approved protecting illegal aliens other than this dumbass!
When Newscum uses this Federal relief money to sue Trump then our new AG will have work to do! Charge him with misuse of Federal funds and prosecute him!
The federal government should withhold double this amount from them for not properly using the money. I realize this hurts the citizens who have suffered from the fires, it is also the citizens who have not held their Governor accountable for not doing his job properly and taking care of what needed to be done to prevent the fires that have destroyed their communities. You have continued to vote for Newsom who has not put the citizens he should represent first, many of you have lost everything you had yet he still wants to allocate money to fight the federal government using funds that should go toward the help and rebuilding of those he represents. Everyone there should be speaking out against this and demanding he stop spending money on illegals and wasting taxpayer funds on fighting President Trump. If you feel he is right, you should not receive funds from the government that aren’t being used to help you. Every action has consequences, and if you don’t speak up and tell your Governor to stop what he is doing the government should not be providing him with funds so he can bring frivolous lawsuits against the government which costs everyone more money when the government has to defend themselves. It’s time to have officials who put the citizens of this country before illegals, other countries, and foolish spending on programs, whether here or in other countries that don’t help or benefit us in any way. The waste that has been disclosed recently with DOGE is unbelievable and what’s worse is the Democrats screaming and yelling about this being looked at rather than helping. What are they trying to hide and when will we get the actual cost of the money spent on the illegals, they have encouraged to enter our country and then defend them over the citizens they represent? The amount would probably have covered the cost of every citizen who has lost their home and doesn’t have insurance coverage to rebuild from the fires and hurricane damage. We have to start thinking of ourselves first, if we don’t, we won’t be able to help anyone, but when we do it needs to be for legitimate needs and not foolish ideological nonsense that has been brought to light lately. Our elected leaders should stop suing one another, wasting money on lawsuits, and begin talking like adults to work out problems and differences for the citizens they were elected to represent.