California’s political heavyweight Governor Gavin Newsom is serving up some serious gubernatorial tea against the Trump administration’s latest university funding power play.

In a bold move that’s got everyone talking, Newsom has declared war on any California university daring to bow down to Trump’s intimidation tactics. His weapon of choice? Cold, hard state funding cuts.

The Political Chess Match

Trump’s latest scheme involves threatening federal funding for universities that don’t comply with his increasingly restrictive demands. We’re talking potential caps on international students and bizarre mandates about “protecting” conservative ideas. But Newsom isn’t having it.

Newsom’s Power Play

In an all-caps Twitter tirade that screams “don’t mess with California,” Newsom made it crystal clear: any university that signs Trump’s “radical agreement” will instantly lose billions in state funding. His message? Academic freedom isn’t up for negotiation.

The High-Stakes Funding Showdown

With California’s current budget boasting $45 billion for university funding, Newsom’s threat isn’t just noise. Universities caught between federal and state funding pressures now face a critical decision. And let’s be real - Newsom seems ready to throw down.

While only nine universities were initially targeted, the implications could be nationwide. One thing’s certain: California isn’t backing down without a fight.