SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

On the same day as California's 175th anniversary of achieving statehood, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday delivered a prerecorded and abridged version of his State of the State Address.

In a letter to the state Legislature, Newsom criticized President Donald Trump, claiming that "California is menaced by a federal administration that dismantles public services, punishes allies across the globe, and sweeps the rule of law into the gutter."

Last year, Newsom also shared a pre-recorded address. In 2023, he made a series of policy announcements during a statewide tour.

The governor rebuked Trump over his deployment of the National Guard in response to protests against sweeping immigration raids in Los Angeles, a move he claims costs taxpayers $120 million.

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