Bloomberg Talks California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) Talks Donald Trump, ICE
Jan 29, 2026
Gavin Newsom, California governor and progressive policymaker, discusses federal overreach and democracy under Trump. He reacts to federalized responses to protests. He highlights California’s record on economy, housing, energy and AI. He addresses investigations, immigration policy debates, relations with national leaders, and future political plans.
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Federal Paramilitary Actions Threaten Democracy
- Gavin Newsom warns federal tactical deployments signal normalization of political intimidation inside U.S. cities.
- He says this pattern threatens democratic norms and has already led to violence and deaths.
California Built A Strong Fraud-Prevention Record
- California has built substantial fraud controls and clawbacks for unemployment benefits and EBT, claiming major recoveries.
- Newsom frames federal fraud enforcement as politicized and says California's measures stopped large-scale abuse.
Fix Housing By Enforcing Supply And Permits
- Do pursue supply-side housing reforms and hold local jurisdictions accountable to increase housing delivery.
- Newsom highlights the housing accountability unit and permitting reforms as tools to address California's supply-demand imbalance.