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Newsom Calls Special Session to 'Trump Proof' California against Growing Red Wave
Netter News
November 07, 2024
President Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States almost 48 hours ago, and already, California Governor Newsom has declared war on the next Trump Presidency—today, declaring, “California is ready to fight.”
California is ready to fight.
I just called an emergency special session to help bolster our legal resources and protect our state against any unlawful actions by the incoming Trump Administration.Whether it be our fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, or climate… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom)
5:11 PM • Nov 7, 2024
Special Legislative Session
Newsom has called for a special legislative session- to effectively “Trump Proof” the state. What does that mean? Well, he’s urging state lawmakers to protect the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights, and immigration.
Governor Newsom once again used social media for this announcement, leaving the specifics unclear.
Motives Questioned
Newsom's call to action has reignited the California Democratic Supermajority's well-known resistance to conservative policies, but it has also raised questions about his motives
NEWSOM V TRUMP: Today, Gavin Newsom called for an absurd special legislative session, seemingly to benefit his presidential ambitions, to authorize a flurry of yet-to-be-determined lawsuits against President Donald Trump. All at taxpayer expense! My full statement:
— Carl DeMaio (@carldemaio)
7:55 PM • Nov 7, 2024
The last person who represents "California values" is Gavin Newsom. 70% of Californians just repudiated his failed governorship with Prop. 36.
If he's planning another delusional presidential run with stunts like this, the response on both sides of the aisle will be eye-rolling.
— Kevin Kiley (@KevinKileyCA)
5:48 PM • Nov 7, 2024
Deeper Issues at Play?
Despite Newsom’s outspoken criticism of Trump, the current political landscape in California suggests deeper issues at play.
State officials are preparing for a potentially more organized Trump administration and a complex political landscape.
Trump could have more support from California law enforcement and local politicians this second term, especially in the counties where he has a large voter base such as the Central Valley, Inland Empire, and Orange County.
Growing Red Wave
But perhaps the biggest issue right now- is the current look electoral map. Could this also be part of the reason why Newsom wants all the Democrats back to Sacramento?
With ballots still being counted, it shows Trump leading in several significant California counties ( the Secretary of State’s official website has Trump/GOP as orange Not red- coincidence?).
Notably, Trump is ahead in San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange counties—highly populated areas that are essential to the state’s political makeup.
What’s Next
The special session will start on December 2 in Sacramento.
As of this writing, President Trump hasn’t responded to Governor Newsom’s actions.
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