California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a proposal to impose a maximum tax on individuals in the state who receive funds from former President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. The announcement was made on May 27, 2026.
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Gavin Newsom proposes tax on recipients of Trump's anti-weaponization fund
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has proposed a maximum tax on recipients of funds from Donald Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. This announcement was made on May 27, 2026.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'slush fund'
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Gavin Newsom calls for 100% tax on Trump’s Jan. 6 ‘slush fund’
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Gavin Newsom proposes tax on recipients of Trump's anti-weaponization fund