California’s $31 Billion Secret Exposed as Trump Steps In to Restore Order
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass are slamming President Trump for sending in federal troops to restore order during violent anti-ICE riots. But while they complain about the $134 million cost of securing their cities, they conveniently ignore the staggering billions they spend each year on illegal immigrants—on the backs of hardworking taxpayers.
Bass called the troop deployment a “shameful use of taxpayer dollars.” Newsom claimed the funds “should be going to fire recovery,” calling Trump’s move “despicable.”
🔥 The Real Price Tag: $31 Billion for Illegals
But critics immediately fired back, exposing the hypocrisy.
Trump adviser Stephen Miller posted:
“Wait until you find out how many trillions we’ve spent on illegal aliens.”
Conservative strategist Andrew Clark hit harder:
“What about the $9 billion you drained from the state treasury for free healthcare for illegals?”
And filmmaker Robby Starbuck didn’t hold back:
“It’s well into the hundreds of billions spent on illegals, Gavin. That money should’ve gone to your own citizens.”
The numbers are damning. A Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) analysis found that in 2022 alone, California taxpayers spent $22 billion on illegal immigrants. The latest FAIR study puts that figure at a shocking $31 billion per year.
💸 Breaking Down the Costs to Taxpayers:
- $31 billion annually for services to illegal immigrants
- $2 billion per year on jail and court costs
- $2.8 billion more just requested by Newsom to cover illegal immigrant healthcare shortfalls in Medicaid
- 1.6 million illegal immigrants now enrolled in state-run Medi-Cal
And that’s in a state where 15 million residents rely on Medi-Cal and wildfires and homelessness are skyrocketing.
🚨 Where’s the Return on Investment?
A Wallethub study ranked California 47th in the nation for taxpayer return on investment. Despite sky-high taxes, the state delivers poor results in public safety, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Yet Newsom and Bass are still blasting Trump—for trying to restore law and order.
Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin slammed their narrative:
“Mass looting, arson, destruction of businesses—this is what President Trump’s troops were sent to stop. Newsom and Bass should be thanking Trump for stepping in.”
🧨 Democrat Leaders Fire Back—And Double Down
Newsom’s office doubled down, calling Trump’s action a “political stunt.” His Communications Director claimed there’s “zero return” for deploying troops to Los Angeles.
Mayor Bass took it further, claiming:
“We are a city of immigrants… industries wouldn’t function without them.”
But critics say Bass and Newsom are dodging the real issue: California taxpayers are being squeezed dry while illegal immigrants are handed billions in benefits.
⚖️ Court Showdown Begins
On Thursday, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order demanding Trump return control of the National Guard to California. Hours later, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the judge’s order and set a hearing for June 17.
Bottom Line: While California’s Democrat leaders rage about Trump’s crackdown, they’re the ones emptying the treasury for illegal immigrants—leaving their own citizens behind.
