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Newsom Slams Trump: Extravagance Amid Federal Shutdown

10/2/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom compared President Trump to Marie Antoinette and criticized extravagant ballroom construction during shutdown.
Newsom's office released a satirical image mocking Trump's priorities amid shutdown's impact on healthcare funding.
A White House official confirmed the $200 million ballroom expansion will continue, funded by Google and Palantir.
The shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. EST, affecting non-essential federal employees.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom compared President Trump to Marie Antoinette and criticized extravagant ballroom construction during shutdown.
Newsom's office released a satirical image mocking Trump's priorities amid shutdown's impact on healthcare funding.
A White House official confirmed the $200 million ballroom expansion will continue, funded by Google and Palantir.
The shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. EST, affecting non-essential federal employees.