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Newsom Demands Trump Repay Families for Illegal Tariffs

2/25/2026

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Newsom Challenges Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies, saying Trump owes American families $1,751 each for illegal tariffs.
He urged Trump to return the money collected from working Americans and called for accountability.
Newsom criticized the Supreme Court ruling that deemed Trump's tariffs legal, calling it a vanity play.
He remains hopeful that the law will ultimately hold Trump accountable for his actions.

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Newsom Supports Immigrants

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced $35 million in state funding to help immigrant families with food and legal resources amid the U.S. President Donald Trump's deportation efforts.
Newsom criticized federal actions for creating fear and instability and said California stands with affected families.
The plan runs despite a projected $2.9 billion budget deficit, signaling California's prioritization of community support.
Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio condemned the funding as "absurd."

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Newsom Challenges Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies, saying Trump owes American families $1,751 each for illegal tariffs.
He urged Trump to return the money collected from working Americans and called for accountability.
Newsom criticized the Supreme Court ruling that deemed Trump's tariffs legal, calling it a vanity play.
He remains hopeful that the law will ultimately hold Trump accountable for his actions.

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