- California 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.
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