Well, that didn’t take long. The ink isn’t even dry on the ballots, and California Governor Gavin Newsom is already gearing up for an all-out war against President-elect Donald Trump. You’d think Newsom might take a minute to reflect on why his own party’s candidate, Kamala Harris, was so soundly rejected by the American people. But no, instead he’s rallying the troops for a special legislative session, set to kick off December 2. The mission? To resist Trump with everything California’s got.
In a press conference dripping with melodrama, Newsom declared that the Golden State is “ready to fight,” painting Trump’s return to the White House as nothing short of a doomsday scenario. According to Newsom, the mere prospect of a second Trump administration threatens to unravel California’s pet projects: climate change policies, sanctuary city protections, and a smorgasbord of “progressive” initiatives that have defined his tenure as governor. You can almost hear the ominous soundtrack playing in the background.
Newsom didn’t hold back, rattling off a laundry list of concerns: “Whether it be our fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, or climate action — we refuse to turn back the clock and allow our values and laws to be attacked.” It’s the kind of rhetoric you’d expect if California were bracing for an alien invasion, not a duly elected President returning for a second term. But in the bubble of Sacramento, where every federal action that isn’t far-left feels like an existential threat, this level of hysteria has become the norm.
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… pic.twitter.com/fIBPKsehot
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) November 7, 2024
The special session will focus on “bolstering legal resources,” which is fancy speak for: get ready for a tsunami of lawsuits. Newsom’s office made it clear that they plan to beef up funding for the California Department of Justice and other state entities, so they can quickly file litigation against any federal actions that don’t align with California’s agenda. And let’s be honest, that’s pretty much anything Trump does. Expect California’s courtrooms to be buzzing with activity as the state becomes the epicenter of the legal resistance movement.
Not to be outdone, California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta jumped in with his own dramatic flourish. “No matter what the incoming Administration has in store, California will keep moving forward,” Bonta proclaimed, as if he were leading troops into battle. “We’re working closely with the Governor and the Legislature to shore up our defenses.” The message is clear: California sees itself as the last bastion of liberal progressivism, standing heroically against the incoming storm of Trump’s policies.
But here’s the reality check: Californians, much like the rest of the country, are tired of the theatrics. They’re dealing with skyrocketing crime, a crippling homeless crisis, and the highest taxes in the nation. Yet Newsom is more interested in virtue-signaling than tackling the real issues facing his state. Instead of preparing to work with the federal government, he’s preparing for a legal circus — one that will cost California taxpayers millions, all in the name of defending policies that have driven businesses and families to flee the state in record numbers.
So, let the games begin. The lines are drawn, and it looks like Newsom is itching for a fight. But here’s a thought: Maybe California’s leadership should spend less time waging war against Washington and more time fixing the problems in their own backyard. After all, there’s only so much mileage you can get out of “resistance” politics before the voters start wondering why their leaders seem more focused on fighting Trump than serving the people who elected them.
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