(Daily Signal)—Republican members of Congress on Wednesday assailed Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s suggesting that it might be time for his state to cut off taxpayer money going to the federal government.
Addressing the matter in a June 6 post on X, Newsom said, “Californians pay the bills for the federal government. We pay over $80 BILLION more in taxes than we get back. Maybe it’s time to cut that off, @realDonaldTrump.”
“Gov. Newsom’s threat to withhold taxpayer dollars is not only reckless, it’s deeply unserious,” Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., told The Daily Signal.
“Gov. Newsom’s threats fall flat, as violent criminals run rampant in L.A., wreaking havoc on innocent citizens, business, and law enforcement officials,” Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, remarked.
“Gov. Newsom wants to play the victim, but nobody is fooled. Threatening to hold tax dollars hostage is a new low, even for him,” Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., said to The Daily Signal.
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