Donald Trumphas been waitingfor yearsfor this kind of opportunity.
As scandalous and malevolent as this was, upon reflection, Trump believes hedidnt go nearly far enough.
(It is almostdifficult to explain just how counterproductiveand senseless Trumps California water demands are.)
President Donald Trump at Trump National Doral Miami, in Miami, Florida on January 27, 2025.MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
Those are the two things, the presidentsaidlate last month.
Newsom described the conversation vaguely as successful.
But at this time, various elite conservatives are still on Trumps side.
Last month, House SpeakerMike Johnson(R-La.)
And now its time for the country to be there for California, no strings attached.
I dont think there should be any precondition on aid going to human beings in California.
They need help, get it to them.
says former House speaker Newt Gingrich, an informal Trump adviser.
The American people, including the vast majority of Californians, favor voter ID.
He wanted Democratic-dominant cities to reverse criminal justice reforms that he deemed too soft.
He wanted to put a stop to immigrant-welcoming sanctuary cities, and more.
Why should he stop at California?
