Trump Preparing Cancellation of Funding for California

Sunday, June 08, 2025

The Trump administration is preparing to cancel a large swath of federal funding for California, an effort that could begin as soon as Friday, according to multiple sources.

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President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a freeze on federal funding to the state of California -- but Gov. Gavin Newsom has hit back with a threat of his own.

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-- Raw Story (@rawstory.com) Jun 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM

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Trump: Obey, or else.

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-06 07:12 PM | Reply

DEATH TO TYRAANTS

#2 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-06-06 07:35 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

I well and truly despise what our country is becoming

#3 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-06-06 07:36 PM | Reply

Choosing Winners and Losers is all Trump can do.

#4 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-06-06 08:22 PM | Reply

And Gavin's offering to quit sending DC California's tax money, which is substantially more than it receives from DC.

#5 | Posted by morris at 2025-06-07 10:39 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

California should investigate secession. Let's get this party started.

#6 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-06-07 10:42 AM | Reply

And Gavin's offering to quit sending DC California's tax money, which is substantially more than it receives from DC.
#5 | POSTED BY MORRIS

What money does Sacramento send to DC?

I send my tax money to the US Treasury. How does Gavin stop me or anyone from complying with Federal law?

Is he going to intercept my US Mail?

#7 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-08 10:46 AM | Reply

California should investigate secession. Let's get this party started.

This is funny when the conservatives wanted to do it, you laughed at them. Now you understand them.

How long until you flip again?? What a pathetic American you are.

#8 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-08 10:47 AM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 3

I well and truly despise what our country is becoming
#3 | POSTED BY TRUTHHURTS

Its been going down hill since the recession of 07, you're only now understanding. Coming from the outside I could see it clearly.

#9 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-08 10:48 AM | Reply

Choosing Winners and Losers is all Trump can do.

#4 | POSTED BY SNOOFY

Welcome to government, picking winners and losers since 1776.

#10 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-08 10:49 AM | Reply

Trump: Obey, or else.
#1 | POSTED BY LAMPLIGHTER

Well as I understand it, no laws have changed or have been passed by Congress, so why wouldn't you want people to obey the law?

#11 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-08 10:50 AM | Reply

I'm sorry but how can anyone ;isten to Donald Trump claiming this is about public safety after instigating the insurrection in the Capital of the nation. Absurd is the right word to describe the Trump train wreck of an administration.

"What money does Sacramento send to DC?"

Newsom didn't say that as you probably know, he's talking about the millions of taxpayers in California who basically subsidize most of the deadbeat Red States!

#12 | Posted by danni at 2025-06-08 10:56 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Trump is declaring war on the American people.

#13 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-06-08 11:01 AM | Reply

California pays 80 billion more to the Federal Government than they get back. We know who will win this test of wills and it sure will not be that fat orange daughter lusting grifting extortionist pig felon traitor that's for sure.

#14 | Posted by Wildman62 at 2025-06-08 12:58 PM | Reply

so what. You dopes, dips and dung are always bragging

about the "golden economy in the golden state".

In fact one of you dopes was asking about california

to get out of the US..

SURELY you dung dweebs weren't making those claims up...WERE YOU ???...

..get out....tomorrow if possible...and you can form a softball league ( see current events) LOL

#15 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-06-08 01:15 PM | Reply

Newsom floats withholding federal taxes as Trump threatens California

www.politico.com

Parasitic red state --------- would be ------ without California propping them up.

#16 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-06-08 01:21 PM | Reply

Welcome to government, picking winners and losers since 1776.

#10 | POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT

Picking a fight with the 4th largest economy in the world is a losing proposition for the twice impeached convicted felon Trumpy.

FAFO.

#17 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-08 01:36 PM | Reply

" government, picking winners and losers"

You can take the Chinaman out of China, but...

#18 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-06-08 01:41 PM | Reply

Picking a fight with the 4th largest economy in the world is a losing proposition for the twice impeached convicted felon Trumpy.
FAFO.
#17 | Posted by donnerboy

In what way does this even relate in any form that the US government has been picking winners and losers since 1776?

You have a mental malfunction, Trumpitisis

#19 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-08 01:48 PM | Reply

You can take the Chinaman out of China, but...

#18 | Posted by snoofy

This is Snoofy's way of saying, he has nothing but his racism left.

#20 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-08 01:49 PM | Reply

California pays 80 billion more to the Federal Government than they get back.
- StupidMan

Wrong, Californians do.

#21 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-08 01:51 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

In fact one of you dopes was asking about california
to get out of the US.
- WhalePizzaBen

Who who doesn't want to wear the red white and blue?

#22 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-08 01:55 PM | Reply

In what way does this even relate in any form that the US government has been picking winners and losers since 1776?

You have a mental malfunction, Trumpitisis

lol.

Sorry you are too dense to get it maga maroon.

Trumpy is starting a battle he cannot win with the 4th largest economy in the world and the greatest economy in this nation has ever seen. Trumpy will lose this battle.

So he is not picking a winner or a loser. He IS the loser.

Just like you. You ARE a loser who picked a loser, too.

Enjoy your FAFO. It's about to get REAL.

#23 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-08 01:59 PM | Reply

#23 still can't explain it, so you obfuscate with anger and derogatory terms

I am offended that thou hadst called me all these bitter names.

#24 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-08 02:16 PM | Reply

23 still can't explain it, so you obfuscate with anger and derogatory terms

And you ain't seen nothing yet.

#25 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-08 02:32 PM | Reply

#24

---- off Jeff

#26 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-06-08 03:00 PM | Reply

No FEMA money for the fires, Marines possibly being sent in to control the rioters, and now sanctions. Sounds like California has turned into a third world ---- hole.

#27 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2025-06-08 04:11 PM | Reply

California keeps the lights on in the MAGA -------- states.

#28 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-06-08 04:22 PM | Reply

Possession is 9/10ths of the law. Trump does not possess California. Californians possess California. Trump messes with us he may get some empty victories and high fives from MAGA, but that's about it. Also, Californians are far more united around Newsom than Republicans are united around Trump.

#29 | Posted by moder8 at 2025-06-08 04:27 PM | Reply

TACO says what?

#30 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-06-08 04:48 PM | Reply

No FEMA money for the fires, Marines possibly being sent in to control the rioters, and now sanctions. Sounds like California has turned into a third world ---- hole.

#27 | POSTED BY BLUEWAFFLES

You have very strange dreams for America.

You are actually praying for the death and destruction of your fellow Americans and American property.

And I think to myself. What a wonderful world!

#31 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-08 05:00 PM | Reply

So, what exactly is the status of the line item veto now? Wasn't the part of reason that it was struck down was that the SCOTUS determined that the Executive branch doesn't have the Constitutional power to pick and choose which states get funding?

#32 | Posted by sentinel at 2025-06-08 06:52 PM | Reply

California pays about $50B-$80B more in taxes than it collects in benefits. So, by freezing them out of federal funds, it would only increase the federal deficit slightly - like 3%. So, Newsom does not have the strong negotiating power that he thinks he has. Also, Trump could utterly destroy California's economy by stopping all shipping into the state. He would simply order customs agents to not clear any shipping bound for CA import or export. This would put an immediate end to the state.

Dems think you hold the cards based on some minuscule 'tax paid' argument. You don't.

#33 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-06-09 12:59 AM | Reply

@#33 ... California pays about $50B-$80B more in taxes than it collects in benefits. So, Newsom does not have the strong negotiating power that he thinks he has. ...

???

#34 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-09 01:14 AM | Reply

@#27 ...So, Newsom does not have the strong negotiating power that he thinks he has. ...

California passes Japan as fourth largest economy (April 2025)
www.bbc.com

... California's economy has overtaken that of the country of Japan, making the US state the fourth largest global economic force.

Governor Gavin Newsom touted new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis showing California's growth.

The data shows California's gross domestic product (GDP) hit $4.10 trillion (3.08 trillion) in 2024, surpassing Japan, which was marked at $4.01 trillion. The state now only trails Germany, China and the US as a whole.

"California isn't just keeping pace with the world - we're setting the pace," Newsom said. ...

So, in Pres Trump's crusade to "Make America Great Again," why does he seem to be so against California, an apparent example of global American Excellence?

#35 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-09 01:19 AM | Reply

California's GDP size is meaningless if it is running at a deficit to the US government. As it stands, right now it is about $50B in the black on a federal level - better than other states but by no means a huge prize. At a state level, it is at least -$13B this year even with all the proposed cuts. CA is not the growth engine it was back 20 years ago. But, let's use the +$50B contribution - in essence, the entire state produces less of a contribution that Apple - which has profits of almost $100B. Now, it is just treading water given the poor governors and legislature.

#36 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-06-09 02:09 AM | Reply

@#36 ... California's GDP size is meaningless if it is running at a deficit to the US government ...

But as your current alias' comment states ... As it stands, right now it is about $50B in the black

So, your current alias seems to deny what it posts?

Given that ...

OK, moving on ...

... But, let's use the ...

So, now your current alias seems to need to go into the imaginary to prove its point?

#37 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-09 02:28 AM | Reply

Sometimes, I wonder if this may be how First Lady Trump thinks of Pres Trump ?

Tuff Darts - [Your Love Is Like] Nuclear Waste (1977)
www.youtube.com

Wow, I had to really look for lyrics. Found some ...

madmusic.com

...
I'd rather crawl through poison ivy
or grab high tensions wires
cut my legs off at the knees
or set myself on fire

Than have to feel your charms
closing in around me
or feel your slimy kisses covering my body

Your love is like a nuclear waste
your body is a danger to the human race
they should stamp contaminated right across your face
your love is like a nuclear waste

I'd rather stick my tongue into a vat
drink ex-lax all day long
or have to chew on razor blades
or--------- to king kong

Than have to be between the sheets with you for any time
or have to feel your scaly flesh moving onto mine
...

#38 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-09 02:57 AM | Reply

It is hilarious when liberals are now talking secession when the administration isnt theirs. Or when it's clear the American people do not support their cultural ideologies.

But it's also funny when they think they will be able to keep ALL of California. You probably would only be able to keep about 200 miles of the coast adjacent to LA, SF and the other ghetto ---- holes. Northern and southern California are conservative in nature and I highly doubt will be in any mood to be lumped in with whatever is succeeding from the union.

#39 | Posted by boaz at 2025-06-09 08:31 AM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

---- YOU

#40 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-06-09 10:54 AM | Reply

It is hilarious when liberals are now talking secession when the administration isnt theirs.

#39 | Posted by boaz

This isn't just some "boo hoo my side lost the election let's secede". It's a betrayal.

And the secession talk isn't serious.

#41 | Posted by Derek_Wildstar at 2025-06-09 12:37 PM | Reply

And the secession talk isn't serious.

#41 | POSTED BY DEREK_WILDSTAR

The Russians favor it. They had been pumping agitprop into our airwaves saying we are gonna secede at any minute. (Not so much lately but it sounds like they are gonna gin up that old propaganda now)

So Trumpy republicans probably have to also.

Just not out loud.

the "#Calexit" hashtag, which became a top trend on Twitter in 2016, was supported by social media accounts linked to individuals in Russia. These accounts were associated with broader efforts to promote California's independence.

Additionally, Louis Marinelli, a co-founder of the "Yes California" independence movement, opened a self-styled "California embassy" in Moscow and later moved to Siberia. He attended a conference of Western secession movements, organized by a group that received funding from the Russian government.

#42 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-09 12:56 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

A lot of tyranny, dictator, secession talk...

Who wants to revisit the 2nd amendment and who NEEDS an AR-15 like weapon discussions now?

#43 | Posted by kwrx25 at 2025-06-09 01:51 PM | Reply

Who wants to revisit the 2nd amendment and who NEEDS an AR-15 like weapon discussions now?

#43 | POSTED BY KWRX25

Who needs an AR15?

Rocks and "commercial " fireworks sent the NG fleeing into their bunker and held the LAPD at bay for hours.

#44 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-09 02:39 PM | Reply

If California became less united with the rest of the states, they would need to find a way to sanction states committing grievous human rights abuses (like Texas)

#45 | Posted by hamburglar at 2025-06-09 02:52 PM | Reply

#14 | Posted by Wildman62 at 2025-06-08 12:58 PM

You missed adjudicated rapist!

#46 | Posted by john47 at 2025-06-09 03:03 PM | Reply

Trumpy will about.

Because

TACO TACO man!

Trumpy wants to be a TACO man.
(Best sung to the tune of YMCA)

#47 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-09 03:36 PM | Reply

About = TACO

#48 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-09 03:37 PM | Reply

#44 I thought the argument though was that the citizenry would be useless against the military even with AR-15 type weapons, so that's why we didn't need them. Now you claim rocks and fireworks are enough. I'm gonna need you to pick one of those statements.

Rocks and fireworks are enough
or
Even with AR-15's people don't stand a chance

#49 | Posted by kwrx25 at 2025-06-09 04:32 PM | Reply

Rocks and fireworks are enough
or
Even with AR-15's people don't stand a chance

#49 | Posted by kwrx25

I thought the argument was that we needed to be heavily armed in order to prevent our democracy from slipping into tyranny.

Then all the heavily armed morons voted for a guy who attempted a fascist coup and said we needed to get rid of parts of the constitution.

#50 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-06-09 05:14 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I doubt Trump can do that. He's all bluster.

#51 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-09 05:48 PM | Reply

I thought the argument was that we needed to be heavily armed in order to prevent our democracy from slipping into tyranny.

You thought wrong.

#52 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-09 05:49 PM | Reply

The Russians favor it.

Of course they are, Russians or some NGO is funding at least a portion of the riots in LA today.

#53 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-06-09 05:50 PM | Reply

Of course they are, Russians or some NGO is funding at least a portion of the riots in LA today.

#53 | Posted by oneironaut

Yeah those russians are called REPUBLICANS. They are announcing the locations of the raids before they happen in order to draw out protesters and have maximum conflict.

#54 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-06-09 06:20 PM | Reply