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Trump Criticizes Newsom Over $150 Billion California High-Speed Rail Failures, 54% Voters Doubt Focus Amid 2028 Bid

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Updated May 9, 2025, 04:27 AM

California Governor Gavin Newsom faces criticism from President Donald Trump and public opinion amid ongoing challenges with the state's high-speed rail project and his presidential ambitions. Trump condemned Newsom's handling of the costly and unfinished high-speed rail initiative, describing it as the worst cost overrun he has seen and dismissing Newsom's presidential prospects due to these failures and wildfire management issues. Newsom recently proposed a federal film tax credit aimed at revitalizing the industry, which Trump also criticized. A poll conducted by UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies found that 54% of California registered voters believe Newsom is more focused on boosting his potential 2028 presidential campaign than addressing state problems, compared to 26% who think he is prioritizing governance. The high-speed rail project, which has consumed $10 billion from other states without completing any track between San Francisco and Los Angeles, is projected to cost over $150 billion and require an additional 25 years to finish. Critics, including California Representative Katie Porter, have voiced skepticism about the project's viability. Commentary suggests Newsom needs to prioritize state governance to bolster his presidential bid.

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Hank Campbell

@HankCampbell

Governor Newsom is being serious. After $10 billion from 49 other states, California doesn't even have a train that goes from north Fresno to south Fresno and won't for under $150 billion and 25 years more. He thinks that's winning. https://t.co/ldlTU006c4

Kevin Dalton

@TheKevinDalton

Gavin Newsom has been bragging about California’s high-speed rail for more than 15 years and hasn’t managed to lay down a single piece of track, yet has the audacity to say that Texas’ high-speed rail has been a failure to launch https://t.co/faw4EhkPai https://t.co/44KCaBc3oi