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FURIOUS Newsom delivers INSTANT BLOW to Trump SHAKEDOWN

2025-08-24 News & Politics
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Newsom Vows Court Fight Against Trump's $1 Billion UCLA "Extortion" Demand

Discover why Governor Newsom labels Trump's $1 billion demand on UCLA as illegal extortion and how California prepares to defend academic freedom in court against national conservative pressure.

Short Summary

  • California plans to legally challenge former President Trump's demand that UCLA pay $1 billion, framing it as political punishment disguised as grievance.
  • Contrast UCLA's resistance with other elite universities like Harvard and Columbia, which reportedly capitulated to Trump's demands regarding program changes and payments.
  • The conflict centers on allegations regarding UCLA's admissions policies, which the speaker asserts are based on a Project 2025 strategy to eliminate diversity nationwide.

This analysis details Governor Newsom’s firm stance against what he calls Trump’s "pay-to-play" tactics, examining the political context of these higher education confrontations and the risks associated with yielding to authoritarian demands.

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Newsom says UCLA won’t capitulate to Trump and calls his threat to fine the university $1 billion “extortion.” Dina Doll reports. GoPure: Get 25% OFF @GoPure with code: MISSTRIAL at https://GoPureBeauty.com/misstrial #gopurepod Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

Top Comments (10)

@seffishestopal5950 2025-08-24

I fully support Governor Newsom’s efforts on fighting back.

779 6 replies
@easyreader5565 2025-08-24

Newsom is managing this moment brilliantly.

626 11 replies
@gerardsss1 2025-08-24

As a proud UCLA alumn, I support Newsom 100000000%!!!!

607 8 replies
@karistone1297 2025-08-24

Stand up UCLA! Stay strong and don’t give in to extortion!

572 3 replies
@gc0819 2025-08-24

UCLA is TOO smart to be extorted. Bravo, Governor!🎉

554 8 replies
@B_Skelly 2025-08-25

I’d rather UCLA spend a billion dollars fighting Trump in court.

365 4 replies
@SMP_2024 2025-08-24

Thank you Gavin Newsom for fighting for us! FINALLY A DEMOCRAT IS STANDING UP TO TRUMP💙💙💙💙

353 6 replies
@calvinknaggs7469 2025-08-25

Newsom is absolutely correct. Shameful for an institute of greater learning to submit to extortion. I would not send my kids to those Universities.

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@sweetypatnett6123 2025-08-25

Isn't extortion illegal????? I'm appalled by what this man is doing, but even more appalled by the university giving him what he wants. This is corrupted and shameful.

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@Syl-Vee 2025-08-25

It is important that the remaining universities stand against this extortion.

52 1 replies

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