OAN Staff Brooke Mallory
6:25 PM – Monday, December 2, 2024
California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom and other state legislators reportedly spoke on Monday to defend the state's “progressive policies” ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. They are planning to hold a rally.
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To prepare for a legal battle over what Democrats call “anticipated federal challenges,” Newsom told his allies in Congress, who hold supermajorities in both chambers, that the attorney general's office would be sent to the attorney general's office during the 2016 special session. We request that further funding be approved. Monday at the California State Capitol.
On Monday, Democratic Rep. Jesse Gabriel proposed spending $25 million to strengthen the attorney general's defense department. He claimed that the purpose of these funds is to “protect” national programs related to illegal immigration, abortion, climate initiatives, and “civil rights” from expected federal opposition.
“While we are always willing to work with our federal partners, California stands ready to vigorously defend our interests and values against any illegal activity by the incoming Trump administration,” Gabriel said in a statement. said.
California authorities filed more than 120 lawsuits during the Trump administration's first term.
“The state spent about $42 million in legal fees during the first Trump administration, according to officials,” Newsweek reported, adding that Newsom and California officials said they wanted nothing to do with the lawsuit. He emphasized that he wasted no time in spending taxpayers' hard-earned money on lawsuits that had no effect. President Trump's first term.
Newsom advocated Republican ideals that included a society ennobled by the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, gun rights, religious freedom, tax cuts, tougher laws against criminals, a stronger economy, and the preservation of biological men and boys. He is unwavering in his efforts to prevent America from becoming a globalized nation. Eliminate women's sports, locker rooms, and safe spaces, ban illegal immigration, and return power to parents rather than politically motivated California teachers.
“We're not going to be unfairly captured,” Newsom said at a news conference, emphasizing the state's readiness to fight back against President Trump's federal regulations.
Trump has previously expressed opposition to Newsom and California's policies. During the 2020 campaign, Trump called the governor the “new scum” and criticized the state for its pro-illegal immigration laws, draconian environmental regulations and growing homelessness. It also promised mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, who make up a large portion of California's workforce, at least compared to other U.S. states.
“6 states with the most unauthorized permits” [illegal] In 2022, the immigrant populations were: California (1.8 million) Texas (1.6 million) Florida (1.2 million).” Pew Research Center. However, these numbers were reported in 2022, so the number of illegals will likely be higher at the end of 2024.
Gabriel continued to explain his thoughts on Trump's upcoming second term.
“If necessary, we will be the tip of the spear for the resistance, standing to stop any illegal or unconstitutional actions by the Trump administration,” Gabriel, who chairs the budget committee, said in a statement. spoke. Associated Press.
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