"Donald Trump has weaponized the DOJ to kneecap America's #1 public university system -- freezing medical & science funding until @UCLA pays his $1 billion ransom," the press office for the governor posted on the social platform X. "California won't bow to Trump's disgusting political extortion," it added.
Newsom calls Trump's $1 billion UCLA settlement offer extortion, says California won't bow reut.rs/3UowZzL
-- Reuters (@reuters.com) Aug 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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