Prominent progressives Gavin Newsom and Bernie Sanders are opposing a new tax measure targeting high net worth individuals, which was prompted by Trump's tax breaks.

The entities involved

• Bernie Sanders →

  United States Senator from Vermont

  • California election official Shirley Weber is the focus as political figures like Gavin Newsom, Bernie Sanders, and others discuss tax proposals and how California responds to Trump's tax breaks.Mon 12:27
  • Brad Lander is campaigning against incumbent Dan Goldman, with Bernie Sanders lending support at a rally in Brooklyn.Mon 09:12
• Gavin Newsom →

  40th governor of California since 2019

  • Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar measure proposed by California lawmakers due to investigation concerns.Mon 17:02
  • Governor Newsom vetoed a bill opposed by the American Beverage Association and backed by Californians Against Waste.Mon 17:02
• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02

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• Gavin Newsom publicly positioned himself against Donald Trump.Sep 23
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• Newsom's political environment was covered by Fox News on August 5, 2026.Aug 6