California Assembly Republican Caucus
Newsom wants a scapegoat. The Legislative Analyst’s Office warned him. The crisis is his.
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (East Nicolaus) responded today to Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision of the 2025-26 state budget. California is now facing a $12 billion deficit, and instead of taking responsibility, Newsom opened his press conference by blaming President Donald Trump.
“Newsom’s finger-pointing on the budget shortfall is the biggest load of crap I’ve ever seen from a politician, and he shovels out a lot of it,” said Gallagher. “We’re in this mess because of his reckless spending, false promises, and failed leadership.”
“Newsom needs to stop blaming everyone else and own up like a man.”
“He promised free healthcare to illegal immigrants. California can’t afford it, so he’s backpedaling, but still charging taxpayers billions for it over the next year. Meanwhile, our citizens are struggling with the highest costs in a generation, failing infrastructure, and underperforming schools.”
Under Gov. Newsom, state spending has grown by tens of billions of dollars while outcomes in public safety, education, and affordability have declined. Instead of correcting course, the May Revise relies on accounting tricks, reserve raids, and delayed payments, without fixing the underlying problems.
Californians are paying more and getting less, and this budget fails to change that. The answer isn’t gimmicks or blame games. It’s living within our means and putting taxpayers first.