California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a scathing critique of President Donald Trump's administration in his final State of the State address, labeling it an "assault on our values" that threatens democracy itself. With eight years of governing California under his belt and speculation swirling about his potential presidential bid in 2028, Newsom aimed to leave a lasting legacy by pushing back against Republican criticisms.
Newsom took aim at Trump's policies, labeling the federal government as "unrecognizable" that prioritizes protecting powerful interests over vulnerable populations. He criticized the administration's efforts to withhold food aid from states, send the National Guard into Democratic-led cities, and cut funding for medical research. In contrast, Newsom highlighted California's commitment to progressive policies and its role as a model for the nation in defending against federal government overreach.
Newsom also touted his administration's work on key issues such as homelessness, healthcare costs, and climate change. According to data from his office, unsheltered homelessness in California dropped 9% last year. The governor will announce funding for cleanup efforts following devastating Los Angeles-area fires that killed 31 people and highlighted the state's push to provide mortgage relief to survivors.
In a nod to his dyslexia, Newsom delivered his speech live at the state Capitol in Sacramento, marking the first time he has done so since 2022. He also criticized Trump for refusing to send California nearly $34 billion in disaster aid following the fires and vowed to tackle large investors buying up affordable homes.
With a presidential bid looming, Newsom used his final State of the State address to assert his vision and challenge critics, signaling that he is ready to take on the national stage.
Newsom took aim at Trump's policies, labeling the federal government as "unrecognizable" that prioritizes protecting powerful interests over vulnerable populations. He criticized the administration's efforts to withhold food aid from states, send the National Guard into Democratic-led cities, and cut funding for medical research. In contrast, Newsom highlighted California's commitment to progressive policies and its role as a model for the nation in defending against federal government overreach.
Newsom also touted his administration's work on key issues such as homelessness, healthcare costs, and climate change. According to data from his office, unsheltered homelessness in California dropped 9% last year. The governor will announce funding for cleanup efforts following devastating Los Angeles-area fires that killed 31 people and highlighted the state's push to provide mortgage relief to survivors.
In a nod to his dyslexia, Newsom delivered his speech live at the state Capitol in Sacramento, marking the first time he has done so since 2022. He also criticized Trump for refusing to send California nearly $34 billion in disaster aid following the fires and vowed to tackle large investors buying up affordable homes.
With a presidential bid looming, Newsom used his final State of the State address to assert his vision and challenge critics, signaling that he is ready to take on the national stage.
i mean, 9% drop in homelessness is pretty nice, but what about the other stuff? the food aid thing seems super fishy... how did they calculate that anyway? 
and $34 billion disaster aid? california's already broke, right? 
plus, if trump refused to send all that money, then why didn't newsom just ask for more from congress or something? 
anyway did you know that los angeles has those awful wildfires every year? like how are they supposed to stop it? 
and btw what's up with dyslexia being a thing now everyone talks about it but is it still a big deal for people?
imagine having an entire speech just for you, no small talk involved 
anyway, gotta love a gov who still uses dyslexia as a cool thing about himself 
and i got to chuckle when he said "unrecognizable" federal government lol what's the real deal is that he's actually getting ready to take on trump in 2028? can't wait for some epic debates 
. i mean, 8 yrs in cali gov and now he's throwin' down a gauntlet at the fed gov 
. like, who wouldn't wanna take on trumps policies, right? all this stuff about prioritizin' profits over people... it's just plain wrong 
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. homelessness is a big one, healthcare costs are through the roof... but at least california's tryin' to make a difference 
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. plus, mortgage relief for those affected by them LA fires? nice touch, gov 
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. one thing's for sure, though: newsom's got more spunk than most politicians I've seen 
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! it's so inspiring to see him use his platform to push back against trump's administration and highlight california's progressive policies 
. i'm all about that #climateaction and he's making some amazing strides on addressing homelessness and healthcare costs 
. plus, using his dyslexia as a way to connect with people is genius 
can't wait to cheer him on! 
. Maybe Newsom's just trying to prove himself as a presidential contender? Either way, I'm intrigued to see how this all plays out 
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meanwhile, california is still killin' it with homelessness, healthcare, and climate change 
and they're also providing mortgage relief to survivors of those devastating los angeles fires 
newsom's speech was super inspiring, btw 
i'm lowkey shipping him for pres tho 