Newsom Claims Trump ‘Failed Americans’ While California Struggles with Crime, Homelessness

California Governor Gavin Newsom reignited his political feud with President Donald Trump on Monday, accusing the administration of neglecting workers and weakening public safety amid an ongoing federal government shutdown, as reported by Newsmax.

The remarks came as California continues to face record homelessness, rising crime, and economic uncertainty.

In two separate press releases, Newsom accused President Trump of “turning his back on workers” and cutting funding for “anti-hate” programs.

The governor’s office issued the statements to coincide with United Against Hate Week and the launch of updates to California’s unemployment benefits system.

“While the federal government tries to build division among neighbors, I’m proud of the people all across California who are joining together to stand united against hate,” Newsom said in his statement.

He highlighted hundreds of millions in state funding for community grants, security upgrades for religious organizations, and a state-run hotline called CA vs Hate, which logged roughly 1,200 reports in the past year.

Newsom’s office claimed the state is “filling the void” left by Washington.

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Federal officials, however, noted that the Trump administration has maintained a range of civil rights and anti-crime initiatives through the Department of Justice.

Supporters of President Trump point to his focus on border security, job creation, and curbing inflation as evidence of effective national leadership — contrasting it with California’s worsening social and economic conditions.

Critics also say the governor’s focus on attacking Trump distracts from his own policy record. Under Newsom’s administration, California has reported some of the nation’s highest rates of homelessness, theft, and hate crimes despite heavy state spending on related programs.

In a second statement, Newsom tied his latest attacks to the ongoing federal shutdown, now entering its third week. He claimed the closure has hurt families and workers, while unveiling a new digital tool designed to modernize the state’s Employment Development Department (EDD).

The EDD has faced public criticism for widespread delays and billions in fraudulent payments during the pandemic.

“The Trump presidency has been a disaster by every measure,” Newsom said. “His policies have failed ordinary Americans — making life tougher for working people, small business owners, and families.”

Analysts view the statements as part of a broader effort by Newsom to elevate his national profile. His continued criticism of President Trump aligns with speculation about future political ambitions beyond Sacramento.

President Trump, when asked about the California governor in past remarks, described Newsom as “grossly incompetent.” The President’s supporters argue that Newsom’s latest statements are politically motivated and intended to shift attention away from California’s domestic problems.

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