Newsom escalates clash with Trump in State of the State, declares California under siege

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, shown in Sacramento last year, painted a portrait of a state under siege by the federal government in his written State of the State address Tuesday. Voice comes from the use of AI. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Gov. Gavin Newsom portrayed California as'menaced' by the Trump administration while emphasizing the state's resilience in responding to devastating wildfires.