Gavin Newsom Plans To Sabotage California Recipients of Trump’s Anti-Gov Weaponization Fund? | Drew Hernandez

 Woke California Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed this week to impose a 100% state tax on any California resident who receives money from President Donald Trump’s new “Anti‑Weaponization Fund.” Speaking at a news conference in Sacramento, Newsom said, “Anyone from California that receives any of those funds, we want to tax 100% of those proceeds,” calling it “an action the state of California can take” and one his administration “looks forward to taking.” Newsom and other critics have branded the program a political “slush fund,” claiming that Trump is creating a taxpayer‑financed pool of money that could reward his allies, including some involved in the events of January 6th. The Anti‑Weaponization Fund, totaling about $1.776 billion, was announced by the Justice Department as part of a settlement of Trump’s multibillion‑dollar lawsuit over the leak of his tax returns from the Internal Revenue Service. According to DOJ statements, the money—drawn from the federal Judgment Fund—would be used to compensate people who claim they were victims of “lawfare” or a “weaponized” federal government, offering monetary awards or formal apologies instead of paying Trump directly. A five‑member commission appointed by the attorney general is supposed to decide which claims are valid and how much to pay. Legal challenges have already slowed the rollout: a federal judge in Virginia has temporarily blocked the administration from transferring money into the fund or paying any claims while lawsuits contesting its legality move forward. Newsom has acknowledged that imposing a 100% tax on payouts would require action by California’s Democrat‑controlled Legislature, and observers note that any such measure would likely face court challenges. Defending his plan, Newsom has added his spin by claiming that “individuals who attack law enforcement and undermine democracy do not merit a taxpayer‑funded windfall,” warning that the fund could send money to people he says helped erode democracy. Supporters of the Anti‑Weaponization Fund contend it offers a lawful process for Americans who believe they were unfairly targeted by federal agencies to seek redress. Sponsor | https://www.purgestore.com | Use promo code DREW for 20% off and support The Gateway Pundit today! Follow Drew on X: https://x.com/DrewHLive Follow Drew on Rumble: https://rumble.com/DrewHernandez The post Gavin Newsom Plans To Sabotage California Recipients of Trump’s Anti-Gov Weaponization Fund? | Drew Hernandez appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.