California State Protocol Foundation covers costs for Gov. Newsom's international trips. It assists with ceremonial events and official travel like inauguration and state of the state speeches.
Foundation, with strong ties to Newsom, funded trips to El Salvador, Israel, and China. Unclear on costs; El Salvador trip was $44,000, but comparisons to Italy trip are complex.
Foundation officers include Democratic strategist Steve Kawa, who was Newsom's chief of staff and coordinated COVID-19 response. Board members Jim DeBoo and Matina Kolokotronis are also noted.
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