California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference at Gemperle Orchard on April 16, 2025, in Ceres, Calif. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The proposed moves are being partially blamed on President Donald Trump.
"Trump’s pendulum swings on tariffs have slowed the economy and weakened state revenues by a staggering $16 billion," the document declares.
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Newsom "refuses to turn his back on hardworking Californians, especially when it comes to their basic health care needs," the release states. "But because of the $16 billion Trump Slump and higher-than-expected health care utilization, the state must take difficult but necessary steps to ensure fiscal stability and preserve the long-term viability of Medi-Cal for all Californians."
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Newsom, who has served as governor since early 2019, survived a gubernatorial recall election in 2021.
Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.
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