In response to the recent election of former President Donald Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom called for a special session of the state legislature to preserve certain “values and fundamental rights,” according to a recent statement.
“The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack — and we won’t sit idle. California has faced this challenge before, and we know how to respond. We are prepared, and we will do everything necessary to ensure Californians have the support and resources they need to thrive,” said Gov. Newsom in the statement.
Many within the administration are concerned with President-Elect Trump’s view of the state’s mandates around clean vehicle technologies, such as the Advanced Clean Fleets and Advanced Clean Trucks rules. The significance of the special session was emphasized by a proclamation released on November 6, which highlighted several key issues within state, including the progress made to reduce overall state emissions.
The proclamation indicates that the consequences of Trump’s upcoming presidency could undo “clean vehicle policies that are critical to combating climate change.” During the special session, which will be held December 2, Gov. Newsom will request additional funding for the California Department of Justice and other agencies within the executive branch to support the filing of litigation to defend against possible actions brought on by the incoming administration.
In response to Gov. Newsom’s actions, President-Elect Trump took to his Truth Social platform to respond:
“He is using the term ‘Trump-Proof’ as a way of stopping all of the GREAT things that can be done to ‘Make California Great Again,’ but I just overwhelmingly won the Election. People are being forced to leave due to his, & other’s, INSANE POLICY DECISIONS.”
