7/31/2019

CALIFORNIA/LEGISLATION/TRUMP TAXES: “Gov. Gavin Newsom said he spoke to President Donald Trump on Tuesday [7-30-19] — the same day he signed a confrontational bill aimed at forcing the president to release his tax returns — and insisted he is maintaining a line of communication with the White House. Newsom, appearing at a wildfire-related press conference, would not disclose the specifics of their conversation. But the Democratic governor said he and Trump are ‘continuing to try to work collaboratively together’ — a necessary partnership with Washington on mass shootings, natural disasters and infrastructure development. Newsom continued to defend the bill requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns if they want to appear on California primary ballots. Standing alongside state officials while announcing a surge in firefighting capacity, Newsom said the tax return bill provides much-needed transparency. California politicians, including Newsom, are also subject to CA SB27 (19R).”

Colby Bermel, “Newsom spoke to Trump on same day he demanded Trump’s tax returns,” Politico, July 31, 2019 4:36 pm