California Democrats held special session to ‘Trump-proof’ the state as fires rage

By Emily Hallas | Washington Examiner

California Democrats are being denounced for calling a special legislative session to target the incoming Trump administration as the state reels from devastating wildfires

At the direction of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), the state legislature convened on Thursday to move forward with plans to provide $25 million to the California Department of Justice in preparation for lawsuits against the incoming Trump administration. 

The move prompted immediate backlash from California Republicans, who argued that instead of focusing on “Trump-proofing” the state, Democrats should be invested in “fire-proofing California.” 

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