Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom used his official powers to try to counteract the $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund” proposed by President Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, Newsom said in a statement on social media that he had signed legislation to tax 100% of the funds that were granted to any Californian.
‘Taxpayer dollars should support victims, not the people who attacked law enforcement officers and our very democracy. We don’t fund criminals.’
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The anti-weaponization fund was a part of the settlement Trump made in his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service after his tax records were leaked to the public. Critics say he wants to use the fund to benefit his supporters and allies.
“I just signed a new law imposing a 100% state tax on any Californians who
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