Newsom punched back at California critics in his final State of the State speech
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Key Points:
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized President Donald Trump's administration for undermining democratic values and accused it of protecting the powerful at the expense of the vulnerable during his final State of the State address.
- Newsom highlighted California's efforts to combat homelessness, reduce health care costs, and respond to devastating wildfires, while criticizing the Trump administration for withholding disaster aid and blocking progressive state policies.
- He announced a 9% decrease in unsheltered homelessness last year and called for action against large investors driving up housing costs, emphasizing the need to expand efforts to rebuild communities affected by wildfires.
- Newsom praised recent declines in homicide rates in cities like Oakland and San Francisco, noting significant state funding to law enforcement to combat retail and property
