California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday his intention to impose a 100% tax on any payouts received by residents from President Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund. This fund was created to address claims from individuals who allege they have suffered from government weaponization and lawfare. Newsom criticized the fund, labeling it a 'slush fund' and suggesting that it unfairly benefits Trump's allies. Legal experts have raised concerns that the proposal could violate the Constitution's prohibition against bills of attainder, which penalize specific groups without trial. Alongside Newsom’s initiative, Democratic lawmakers in New York and New Jersey are also advocating for similar taxation measures. New York State Assemblyman Alex Bores and New Jersey State Senator Andrew Zwicker have expressed support for taxing these funds as a counter to perceived corruption linked to Trump. In response, Trump defended the fund, asserting it is meant to assist those who have been harmed by the Biden Administration's alleged abuses.