Gov.
Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) said the state would fully tax any payouts linked to President Donald Trump's alleged Jan. 6-related compensation efforts.
Newsom Threatens 100% Tax On Jan. 6 Payments In a post on X, Newsom criticized the idea that individuals involved in the Jan. 6 attack could receive financial compensation linked to President Trump or related fundraising efforts.
"If you get a payout from Trump's January 6 slush fund, California will tax it at 100%," Newsom wrote.
He added, "People who assault cops and overthrow democracy don't deserve a taxpayer-funded payday." Read Also: Top Treasury Lawyer Reportedly Quit After Trump's Controversial $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement Democrats Slam Trump $1.8 Billion Fund Over Jan. 6 Ties Last week, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused Trump of using taxpayer money to reward supporters beyond pardons issued to Capitol riot defendants.
