Gavin Newsom officially launched California’s fight against Donald Trump

About 48 hours after Election Day 2024, California Gov Gavin Newsom call of lawmakers convening a special legislative session focused on the state’s “anti-Trump” push against the incoming president, and on Monday, that session officially got underway.

49 days left to go Donald Trump inaugurated for the second time, Newsom and his fellow Democrats are racing to do whatever they can to defend California’s progressive policies against a man who has swear become a “dictator” on his first day in office and yes speakamong other things, that “California is going to hell.” (It is also said that initially he was Disaster relief withheld from the state because not enough people voted for him.)

On Monday, California State Assembly member Jesse Gabriel is introduced a bill earmarking millions for legal fees in anticipation of attacks from Trump on state policies related to abortion access, immigration, climate change, civil rights, etc. According to the news outlet AP Gabriel said in a statement: “While we always hope to cooperate with our federal partners, California will stand ready to vigorously defend our interests and values ​​from any any upcoming illegal actions by the Trump Administration. “If necessary, we are ready to spearhead the resistance and repel any illegal or unconstitutional actions of the Trump administration.”

Also on Monday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced legislation aimed at strengthening abortion rights in the state, including allowing the state attorney general to enforce monetary penalties against local governments that attempt to violate said rights. Bonta also said his office would protect the immigrants Trump has vowed to pursue. Last week, Newsom speak California would offer discounts on electric car purchases if Trump eliminates the federal tax credit to do so. He is also according to the report is considering creating a contingency disaster relief fund in case the state cannot rely on federal aid.

Before the special session, Newsom said California “will not be surprised” by attacks from Team Trump. Like the Associated Press note“Trump often describes California as representative of everything he sees wrong with America” ​​and “has relentlessly criticized the Democratic Party’s stronghold for its large number of immigrants in the United States illegally, its homeless and a series of regulations.” The president-elect has an eldest son, Mr betrothed to Newsom’s ex-wife, also calling the governor the “New Scum.”

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