Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent erupted at California Governor Gavin Newsom after the Democrat vowed to slap a 100% tax on Californians receiving payouts from US President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The clash comes as tensions explode between Trump allies and blue-state leaders over claims of political targeting, taxpayer money, and government 'weaponization.'

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield California elections from federal interference, saying he expected President Donald Trump's administration to…

Gov. Gavin Newsom vows 100% tax on Trump-linked Jan. 6 payouts, calling them "slush fund" rewards for Capitol riot participants.

The California governor indicated the tax measure would require either the public or state legislature’s support

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Gavin Newsom has ignited a major political firestorm after vowing to impose a 100 percent tax on what he described as Donald Trump’s 'slush fund' payouts to Californians.

Anyone from California that receives any of those funds, we want to tax 100 percent of those proceeds...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent filled in for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent erupted at California Governor Gavin Newsom after the Democrat vowed to slap a 100% tax on Californians receiving payouts from US President Donald…