Months ago, California Governor Gavin Newsome was one of many who blasted President Trump for threatening to withhold federal funds from state governments that failed... more
Months ago, California Governor Gavin Newsome was one of many who blasted President Trump for threatening to withhold federal funds from state governments that failed to comply with his orders. The outcry by Trump opponents at the time was that people would suffer and be used as pawns in political theatre. This week, Newsome himself is using that same move, yet with the caveat that the specific funds in question are those earmarked for Covid-related purposes.