Gavin Newsom just grabbed $2.8 BILLION of your money to bail out free healthcare for illegal immigrants while Californians struggle to access basic services.
At a Glance
- Newsom signed a $2.8 billion bailout to address Medi-Cal’s deficit, largely caused by extending coverage to 1.6 million illegal immigrants
- The cost of providing healthcare to illegal immigrants has exceeded the initial $6 billion projection, straining California’s budget
- Republicans argue this prioritizes illegal immigrants over legal residents, with healthcare access declining and wait times increasing
- While spending billions on illegal immigrant healthcare, Newsom rejected funding for the Health Equity and Racial Justice Fund for two consecutive years
- Critics suggest these failures may derail Newsom’s rumored 2028 presidential ambitions
California’s Healthcare Crisis: Illegal Immigrants First, Citizens Last
If you’ve been wondering why your healthcare costs keep rising while services deteriorate in California, look no further than Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest fiscal shenanigans. The Golden State’s self-proclaimed progressive leader just signed off on a massive $2.8 billion bailout to address a gaping deficit in Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program. And surprise, surprise – a significant chunk of this money is going toward healthcare for people who shouldn’t even be in the country. This isn’t just bad policy; it’s a slap in the face to every law-abiding Californian struggling to access basic medical care while footing the bill for others.
The numbers tell a disturbing story that Newsom doesn’t want you to focus on. Approximately 1.6 million illegal immigrants are now enrolled in Medi-Cal out of 15 million total enrollees. That’s more than 10% of the program going to people who entered the country illegally. Remember when they told us this would cost about $6 billion? Well, that estimate has been blown out of the water, with costs soaring far beyond initial projections. Meanwhile, legal residents face growing wait times and declining service quality. This isn’t compassion – it’s fiscal malpractice that rewards lawbreaking while punishing those who play by the rules.
Selective “Equity”: The Health Equity and Racial Justice Fund Charade
In a move that exposes his twisted priorities, Newsom has simultaneously denied funding for the Health Equity and Racial Justice Fund for the second year running. The state Senate and Assembly had proposed $75 million annually for this fund, which over 200 organizations supported as a way to address legitimate healthcare access issues for California citizens. But apparently, when it comes to choosing between legal residents and illegal immigrants, Newsom’s allegiances are crystal clear. He’ll find billions for those who broke our laws to get here but can’t seem to locate funds for programs designed to help actual citizens.
“Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water, from excess rain and snow melt from the North, to flow daily into many parts of California, including the areas that are currently burning in a virtually apocalyptic way.” – Donald Trump.
When confronted about this blatant neglect, Newsom’s office was quick to hide behind vague talking points about expanding Medi-Cal and reproductive health services. What they conveniently fail to mention is how this expansion is bankrupting the system and forcing Californians to compete with non-citizens for limited healthcare resources. It’s the classic progressive playbook – create a crisis through mismanagement, then demand more taxpayer money to fix the problems you caused. Meanwhile, Sonya Young Aadam, a community advocate, called out Newsom’s actions as showing “a very serious lack of real focus or interest in things that are driven and rooted in racism.” When even the left is calling out your hypocritical governance, you know you’ve got problems.
The Real Cost of Newsom’s Failed Leadership
State Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones didn’t mince words about this disaster: “Just now, Senate Democrats rubber-stamped another $3 BILLION for Newsom’s free healthcare for illegal immigrants—on top of the $9.5 billion already spent.” Let that sink in. While Californians face record homelessness, skyrocketing crime, crippling taxes, and an exodus of businesses and residents, Newsom is pumping billions into healthcare for people who shouldn’t even be here. This isn’t just fiscal mismanagement – it’s a deliberate ideological choice to prioritize non-citizens over the very people who elected him and pay his salary.
“Meanwhile, healthcare access is plummeting. Wait times are growing. Democrats have made their choice: legal residents come second. We must stop new enrollments of illegal immigrants and rein in this unsustainable program before it collapses entirely.” –State Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones.
The rumors about Newsom eyeing a 2028 presidential run would be laughable if they weren’t so terrifying. Imagine taking this failed model of governance – where citizens come last and illegal immigrants come first – and applying it nationwide. California under Newsom has become a cautionary tale of progressive policies run amok, with taxpayers footing an ever-increasing bill for decreasing services. With every billion-dollar bailout and every policy that prioritizes non-citizens, Newsom is not only failing Californians today but mortgaging their future. If this is his audition for higher office, America should be running in the opposite direction.
