California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a proposal to impose a 100% tax on any funds received by Californians from Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. Newsom stated that this action aims to prevent taxpayer money from benefiting Trump supporters and individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. He made the announcement during a press conference on May 27, 2026, where he also introduced new election security measures in California. Newsom's proposal aligns with a similar initiative in New York, where State Assemblyman Alex Bores has introduced the 'Anti-Insurrectionist Act,' which would also tax 100% of funds received from the same source. The fund was established as part of a settlement with the Justice Department following Trump's lawsuit against the federal government. Critics have expressed concerns that the fund could be used to reward Trump allies and those involved in the Capitol riot. The fund is currently facing legal scrutiny from a group of former federal judges who have requested a federal court to investigate the settlement's legitimacy.
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California Governor Proposes 100% Tax on Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a 100% tax on any funds received by Californians from Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, aiming to prevent taxpayer money from benefiting Trump supporters. This proposal follows a similar initiative in New York and is part of ongoing legal scrutiny regarding the fund's legitimacy.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'slap tax'
- ✕ loaded language: 'slush fund'
- ✕ loaded language: 'confiscate'
- ✕ loaded language: 'controversial'
- ✕ loaded language: 'scheme'
- ✕ loaded language: 'illegal slush fund'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ framing: selective emphasis on criticism of the fund
- ✕ editorializing: Gavin Newsom wants to confiscate every dollar
- ✕ editorializing: could funnel taxpayer money to Trump loyalists and Jan. 6 rioters
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Gavin Newsom Vows to Slap Tax on Trump’s $1.8B ‘Slush Fund’
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California Governor Proposes 100% Tax on Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund