Gavin Newsom Rules by Pose, Punishment, and PR
California Governor Gavin Newsom has been criticized for his approach to governance, which some view as prioritizing image over effective policy. His recent proposal to impose a 100% state tax on federal funds has drawn scrutiny, especially as a federal judge has paused the fund for legal review. Additionally, California's high-speed rail project and homelessness initiatives have faced significant challenges, raising questions about accountability and effectiveness in state spending.
- ▪Gavin Newsom proposed a 100% state tax on money from President Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund.
- ▪The California high-speed rail project has faced delays and cost overruns, with estimates now reaching as high as $126.3 billion.
- ▪California has spent about $24 billion on homelessness programs over five years, but a state audit found inconsistent tracking of the funds' effectiveness.
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| Publication time | Sun, 31 May 2026 17:10:00 -0400 |
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Gavin Newsom Rules by Pose, Punishment, and PR David Manney | 5:10 PM on May 31, 2026 AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File Stop me if you've heard this before.California Gov. Gavin Newsom has spent years auditioning for national office while California keeps producing the kind of numbers no glossy campaign video can airbrush. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); The latest act came when Newsom vowed to impose a 100% state tax on money paid to California residents through President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. The fund came from a settlement over leaked tax returns and alleged political targeting.
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