Firing the first salvo less than 36 hours after former President Trump was re-elected to the White House, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday addressed civil rights, climate change, abortion access, disaster funding and other California issues. policy was placed on the conservative federal government’s agenda before Inauguration Day in January.
Mr. Newsom’s preemptive strike signals a return to the rivalry between Democratic-controlled California and the Trump administration that characterized the Republican’s first term.
“The freedoms we cherish in California are under attack, and we cannot stand idly by,” Newsom said in a statement. “California has faced this challenge before, and we know how to respond. We are ready to fight in court and provide Californians with the support and resources they need to thrive.” We will do whatever it takes to make sure you get it.”
The new special session marks the early stages of Mr. Newsom’s plan to run an aggressive, high-profile campaign to protect California from President Trump while leading Democrats in the culture war against Republicans.
In an interview in Orange County on Sunday, the Democratic governor warned that California would be dealing with a different Trump than the politician who won the presidential election in 2016.
“This is the 2.0 version of revenge and retribution,” Newsom said.
In his acceptance speech early Wednesday morning, President Trump declared that the United States had given him an “unprecedented and powerful mission.”
Newsom’s special legislative proclamation requires the president-elect to restrict access to abortion pills, pursue a national abortion ban, dismantle clean air and water environmental protections, and eliminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The administration says it expects it may withhold federal disaster response funds. Among other promises he made during the campaign.
The Newsom administration has completed its Project 2025 analysis as part of its efforts to prepare for a potential Trump presidency. Project 2025 is said to be the new Republican administration’s playbook, including plans to replace thousands of career federal employees with Trump supporters. Implement far-right policies.
Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and Newsom’s office also announced that during the Trump administration, California had lobbied the federal government to pinpoint the state’s potential vulnerabilities and plan the next president’s policies. Investigated over 100 lawsuits filed.
Bonta called a press conference Thursday morning to “discuss the impact on California and preparations for a second Trump administration,” as the state’s top Democratic Party prepares for a legal battle. It’s an expression.
The governor is asking lawmakers to immediately file lawsuits and provide additional funding to the California Department of Justice and other agencies within the administration to defend against lawsuits from and against the Trump administration.
The governor’s aides said the state’s legal defense increase will be funded by higher-than-expected income tax revenues this fiscal year, but the amount of funding will be determined through negotiations at the state Capitol.
Newsom called two more special sessions to accomplish his policy goals amid a political battle with the oil industry. This is also the second special session for lawmakers since they adjourned for the year at the end of August.
The new proclamation sets the special session to begin on Dec. 2, the day newly elected members are scheduled to gather in the Senate and House chambers to be sworn in. Lawmakers typically leave Sacramento after the ceremony and spend the holidays in their districts before returning. For the regular meeting in the new year. The schedule for the special legislative hearing has not yet been determined, but it could be held in early January at the same time as the regular legislative session.
Laws passed in a special session and signed by the governor generally take effect 90 days after the legislative session adjourns. The emergency bill requires the support of two-thirds of members, and if signed by the governor, it will become law immediately. Appropriate funding legislation also goes into effect with his approval.
President Trump’s inauguration is January 20th.
