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Newsom Slams Trump’s Lavish Spending Amid Shutdown

4/18/2026

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Newsom Critiques Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom compared U.S. President Donald Trump to Marie Antoinette, criticizing a $400 million White House ballroom amid a government shutdown and affordability concerns.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended Trump, saying his successes benefit all Americans.
Polls show many view Trump as out of touch.
Democratic critics argue his priorities show a lack of awareness of ordinary citizens, dismissing affordability concerns as a hoax.

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Trump's Helipad Proposal

The Town of Palm Beach weighs a proposed helipad at Mar-a-Lago for U.S. President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Secret Service says it is necessary for evacuation and rapid emergency response.
Council members fear misuse for personal travel and estimate as many as 15 daily flights.
They question timing and local air traffic, and the council postponed the decision to May 12.

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Newsom Critiques Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom compared U.S. President Donald Trump to Marie Antoinette, criticizing a $400 million White House ballroom amid a government shutdown and affordability concerns.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended Trump, saying his successes benefit all Americans.
Polls show many view Trump as out of touch.
Democratic critics argue his priorities show a lack of awareness of ordinary citizens, dismissing affordability concerns as a hoax.

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