California Lawmakers Prepare for Trump Administration

California Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher has urged President-elect Donald Trump to collaborate with state lawmakers on pressing issues like wildfires, crime, and housing, criticizing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent call for a special legislative session aimed at 'Trump-proofing' the state. Newsom's administration is actively preparing to protect California's policies in the face of the incoming Trump administration, with a focus on disaster relief and environmental regulations. He has been lobbying the Biden administration for support and has indicated that California will resist policies deemed threatening under Trump's leadership. Following Trump's victory, Newsom has been vocal about defending Californian interests, asserting that the state will uphold constitutional rights against any adverse federal actions. The special session is set to begin in December, with Democrats holding a supermajority in the legislature, while Gallagher criticized Newsom's approach as politically motivated. As tensions rise, both sides are preparing for potential legal confrontations once Trump takes office.