Trump's post targeting California and Gov. Gavin Newsom over a trans athlete comes as he threatens to cancel federal funds over conduct he opposes.
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Trump did not name the athlete whose participation in women's sports drew his ire. AB Hernandez, a California high school student and transgender athlete competing in girls track and field, has recently received
media attention.
Trump's threat to shut off federal funding could be significant for California, the
world's fourth-largest economy.
Over one-third of the state's budget comes from the federal government, according to the
California Budget and Policy Center. The state's 2025-2026 budget includes more than
$170 billion in federal funds.
The threat also carries weight in light of Trump's increasing willingness to
cancel billions of dollars in federal funds to universities, cities and other entities whose whose conduct he opposes.…”