Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom proposes a 100% tax on state residents who receive funds from the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund." Newsom, a Democrat, aims to counter what he perceives as an unusual fund designed to provide taxpayer money to individuals claiming wrongful prosecution, particularly those involved in the January 6 riot. The proposed tax would be implemented either through the state legislature or a public ballot measure, requiring citizen support. This initiative is part of broader efforts by opponents of Trump to push back against the multi-billion-dollar fund. The "Anti-Weaponization Fund" originated from a lawsuit settlement between Trump, his adult sons, and his business against the IRS. In fullNewsom wants California to impose 100% tax on payments from Trump’s ‘slush fund’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Newsom wants every penny back from Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom proposes a 100% tax on state residents who receive funds from the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund." Newsom, a Democrat, aims to counter what he perceives as an unusual fund designed to provide taxpayer money to individuals claiming wrongful prosecution, particularly those involved in the January 6 riot. The proposed tax would be implemented either through the state legislature or a public ballot measure, requiring citizen support. This initiative is part of broader efforts by opponents of Trump to push back against the multi-billion-dollar fund. The "Anti-Weaponization Fund" originated from a lawsuit settlement between Trump, his adult sons, and his business against the IRS. In fullNewsom wants California to impose 100% tax on payments from Trump’s ‘slush fund’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
