Californians head to the polls as governor primary goes down to the wire – US politics live
Summary
Californians are voting in a tightly contested primary to choose two candidates for governor in the November election. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is reconsidering a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, which faces legal challenges and criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.Key Facts
- California held a primary election for governor with many candidates competing, including Democrat Xavier Becerra, Democrat Tom Steyer, and Trump-backed Republican Steve Hilton.
- The top two vote-getters in the primary will move on to the November general election.
- California voters also participated in local elections, including the Los Angeles mayoral primary.
- Incumbent Governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited and may run for president in 2028.
- President Trump proposed a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund to help allies he says were targeted unfairly in prosecutions.
- The fund has been paused by the Justice Department to follow a court order and is facing legal and political opposition.
- Some Republicans and Democrats criticize the fund for lack of oversight and possible payments to participants in the January 6 Capitol riot.
- Senate Democrats want Republicans to vote on the fund, calling it a “MAGA slush fund,” while some Republicans urge shutting the fund down.
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