California is grappling with a $12 billion budget deficit, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to announce significant cuts, particularly to the Medi-Cal program that serves low-income residents regardless of immigration status. Critics suggest these changes may indicate a political shift towards the center, especially with a potential 2028 presidential run on the horizon. Newsom blames federal policy for California's revenue drop and hopes to save $5 billion by freezing new Medi-Cal applications and instituting fees for immigrant beneficiaries aged 19 and older.
Governor Newsom's proposed budget cuts, particularly to health care for undocumented migrants, may signal a political shift to the center ahead of a potential presidential run.
Facing a $12 billion deficit, Newsom targets the Medi-Cal program, proposing to freeze new applications and charge monthly fees to immigrants, stirring political speculation.
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