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LIVE: Newsom Gives MAJOR ADDRESS on FIGHTING TRUMP

2025-08-04 News & Politics
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California's Legal Defense Against Federal Actions: Funding & Rights Secured

Discover the massive financial returns and core rights California has defended through aggressive, early litigation against the federal administration. Learn how $5 million in initial funding generated unprecedented returns protecting over $168 billion.

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  • Secure an immediate return on investment: For every $1 invested in litigation defense, California recouped $33,600 from threatened federal funding within six months.
  • Successfully stopped major cuts across crucial sectors, safeguarding $7 billion for infrastructure, $939 million for schools, and $972 million for public health.
  • Blocked executive actions targeting fundamental constitutional issues, including birthright citizenship and the right to vote.
  • The state’s rapid legal response prevented the initial freezing of $3 trillion in nationwide funding attempted by the new administration.

This update details the actions taken by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) using special session funds to counter the federal administration's dismantling efforts, focusing heavily on financial preservation and defense of civil liberties. Governor Newsom emphasizes that this proactive strategy, born from lessons learned in the previous term, will continue as long as federal laws are broken.

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MeidasTouch covers the live press conference by California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday August 4th, 2025 where they provide an update on the state’s ongoing litigation against the federal government, the massive amount of funding saved and the rights protected through early court wins, and what’s at stake in the fights ahead. 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)

@peggykilborn9983 2025-08-04

So nice to hear normal people speak.

370 5 replies
@JoannHopper-z8s 2025-08-04

Never had to fight this hard. California has been a light in the darkness. Keep fighting. Thks MNT.

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@RandyInouye 2025-08-04

I like listening to people like Mr. Bonta. Calm. Intelligent. Bring information and facts. No cussing. No anger.

217 7 replies
@vistrode9604 2025-08-04

Thank you governor for standing for democracy! Also want to thank all of you who standing against the corruption we now see in our government!!!!!

207 2 replies
@gleebranham5091 2025-08-04

Thank you meidas touch

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@demcduff 2025-08-04

That’s my governor! I’m so proud of him and what’s he’s done for our state. ❤

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@joanhartman9102 2025-08-04

I do appreciate what Gov Newsome and the attorney general are doing

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@leslierich3149 2025-08-04

THANK YOU ATTORNEY GENERAL BONTA💯💫

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@ld7553 2025-08-04

So proud of California! 🎉

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@TheSimonh1 2025-08-04

Thank you governor Newsom and Meidas Touch for reporting!

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