Gavin Newsom federal tax threat has taken center stage as the California Governor warns President Trump over possible cuts to federal grants. Newsom says California sends $83 billion more in taxes to Washington than it gets back — and he’s ready to rethink that.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday suggested California consider withholding tens of billions in annual federal tax dollars amid reports Donald Trump is preparing funding cuts targeting the state. Newsom’s suggestion came after CNN reported the president was considering a “full termination” of federal grant funding for California’s universities.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wasn't playing nice late Friday when he fired back at President Donald Trump's threats of taking away federal funding for California. CNN first reported that the Trump administration plans on pulling back large chunks of federal spending in California,