Bessent Slams Newsom Threat to Withhold $80B in Taxes
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slammed California Governor Gavin Newsom 's threat to withhold the $80 billion in taxes the state pays to the federal government , calling it "tax evasion." Newsom's threat to withhold the taxes came after President Donald Trump vowed to impose large-scale fines on the state of California for letting transgender athletes compete in women's sports and win multiple titles. Trump Lashes Out at Newsom President Trump lashed out at Newsom on Truth Social – mockingly
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