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Trump Intensifies Assault on California's Progressive Policies

6/26/2025

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Donald Trump is ramping up his attacks on California, challenging its progressive policies on emissions, education, and healthcare. His administration aims to tighten Medicaid work requirements and restrict state control under the Affordable Care Act, signaling a significant shift towards federal overreach that diverges from the GOP's historical advocacy for states' rights.

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Donald Trump is ramping up his attacks on California, challenging its progressive policies on emissions, education, and healthcare. His administration aims to tighten Medicaid work requirements and restrict state control under the Affordable Care Act, signaling a significant shift towards federal overreach that diverges from the GOP's historical advocacy for states' rights.