Newsom’s Reign of Madness: California’s Modern-Day Caligula
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a controversial plan to impose a 100% state tax on federal compensation awarded to Californians affected by government actions. This decision has drawn comparisons to historical tyrants, as critics argue it prioritizes political vendettas over the welfare of citizens. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal governance, particularly in relation to policies associated with the Trump administration.
- ▪Newsom plans to seize 100% of federal compensation from the Trump administration's Anti-Weaponization Fund.
- ▪The fund is intended to compensate victims of political lawfare, including parents targeted at school boards and businesses affected by overregulation.
- ▪Critics claim Newsom's actions reflect a broader trend of partisan defiance that undermines practical governance.
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Home – Gavin Newsom News – Newsom’s Reign of Madness: California’s Modern-Day Caligula opinion Newsom’s Reign of Madness: California’s Modern-Day Caligula Drew Allen • May 31, 2026 Print Gavin Newsom and Olivia Igbokwe Curry attend The Puck Penthouse: A WHCA Dinner Pre-Event on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Puck) (function(){var t=document.querySelector(".wp-block-kadence-dynamichtml"),s=document.currentScript.previousElementSibling;if(t&&s){if("prepend"==="before_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t);else if("prepend"==="after_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t.nextSibling);else if("prepend"==="prepend"||"prepend"==="inside_first_child")t.insertBefore(s,t.firstChild);else t.appendChild(s);}})(); Just as the deranged Roman emperors—Caligula,…
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