Newsom Leads Democratic Governors in Anti-Trump Efforts

California Governor Gavin Newsom is traveling to Washington, D.C., to lobby the Biden administration to protect key California programs on environmental standards and disaster funding before President-elect Trump takes office. Newsom aims to secure EPA approval for stringent vehicle emissions standards and advocate for Medicaid funding for homelessness programs. He also seeks to ensure continued disaster funding, which Trump has threatened to withhold unless California aligns with his policies. Newsom's efforts are part of a broader strategy to "Trump-proof" the state against potential policy rollbacks.