California’s Governor Gavin Newsom is at it again. The ink was barely dry on Donald Trump’s triumphant election victory before Newsom rolled out his resistance playbook. Never mind that the country just sent a clear message by choosing Trump’s policies over Kamala Harris’s progressive promises. Instead of taking a moment for unity, Newsom announced a special legislative session aimed at insulating California’s radical agenda from the new Trump administration, signaling a fresh “resistance” campaign against a president who hasn’t even taken office yet.
California is preparing to protect its “progressive policies” on climate change, abortion, and immigration. Newsom claims that Trump’s victory puts “freedoms” at risk, pledging to fight tooth and nail to preserve California’s sanctuary status, taxpayer-funded abortions for out-of-state residents, and regulations driving the exodus of businesses and residents. The governor is ready to “Trump-proof” California’s laws, calling on legislators to hand more funding to the state attorney general’s office to battle anticipated federal challenges.
Let’s be real here. This isn’t about protecting California from overreach; it’s about doubling down on policies that have turned the Golden State into a sanctuary for radical leftist ideology at the expense of hardworking Californians. It’s no secret that Newsom and his ilk see Trump as a roadblock to their dream of a progressive utopia, where open borders and government-controlled “climate action” are the norm. But Trump’s win shows that a majority of Americans want a country that values strong borders, respects state sovereignty without federal overreach, and prioritizes freedom over forced “progress.”
Across the country, other blue state leaders are echoing California’s playbook. New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James are already drafting strategies to block Trump’s policies, focusing on issues like immigration, gun rights, and what they call “environmental justice.” Illinois is following suit, with Governor J.B. Pritzker vowing to defend their liberal policies from what they see as Trump’s “chaotic” and “dangerous” agenda.
But this orchestrated “resistance” isn’t about protecting freedoms — it’s about protecting their own political turf. California’s leaders aren’t hiding their intentions; they’ve spent millions on programs that fund abortion access for out-of-state residents, push strict emissions targets, and guarantee healthcare for illegal immigrants, regardless of the burden on California taxpayers. And if Trump’s administration calls them out or challenges these policies? Well, Newsom’s got his legal team ready.
As Trump takes office with a mandate to secure our borders and rein in big government, it’s worth asking: who’s really working for the American people? California’s resistance might elevate Newsom in progressive circles, but Trump’s policies resonate with the vast majority who voted for change, not more of the same. If Newsom is looking to make a name for himself, he might be wise to watch how well Americans respond to Trump’s America First agenda.
