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Gavin Newsom Heads to D.C. to Safeguard California Policies Against Trump Administration

California Governor Gavin Newsom is meeting with the Biden administration to protect state policies on climate, healthcare, and disaster relief before President-elect Trump takes office.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom at a press conference at Raleigh Studios on October 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. The governor's video message to President-elect Donald Trump has gone viral on social media.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom attends the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024.
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Overview

  • Governor Newsom is seeking a $5.2 billion reimbursement for COVID-19 emergency funding and federal approval for California's climate rules.
  • Newsom has called for a special legislative session to 'Trump-proof' California's policies, focusing on civil rights, reproductive freedom, and climate action.
  • Trump has criticized Newsom's efforts, claiming they hinder his plans to 'Make California Great Again' and citing issues like the state's high cost of living and homelessness crisis.
  • California previously won several legal battles against the Trump administration's challenges to its environmental policies during Trump's first term.
  • Newsom's trip aims to secure last-minute support from the Biden administration before the transition, amid fears of policy reversals under a Republican-controlled Congress.