Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused California Governor Gavin Newsom of plotting what amounts to criminal tax evasion, warning that the Democrat governor is endangering both the fiscal integrity of the nation and the legal standing of countless California businesses. “Governor @GavinNewsom is threatening to commit criminal tax evasion,” Bessent wrote. “His plan: defraud the American taxpayer and leave California residents on the hook for unpaid federal taxes.” Governor @GavinNewsom is threatening to commit criminal tax evasion. His plan: defraud the American taxpayer and leave California residents on the hook for unpaid federal taxes. (1/3) https://t.co/fn7ch7WwoC — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) June 8, 2025 The stunning accusation came after Newsom went full meltdown mode on Friday, threatening to withhold tens of billions of dollars in…
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