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California Governor Gavin Newsom is scheduled to visit Washington D.C. to seek federal disaster relief funds from President Donald Trump, even as the state legislature recently approved $50 million for potential legal battles against the Trump administration.

The timing is particularly notable, as Newsom gave his approval to the $50 million allocation in January while wildfires continued to ravage parts of Los Angeles. This came after the governor had previously criticized Trump for allegedly politicizing the wildfire crisis by discussing California’s water management and forestry practices.

The funding decision emerged from an extraordinary legislative session that Newsom himself initiated. While the State Assembly quickly endorsed the anti-Trump measures, the State Senate initially hesitated before ultimately passing the funding package this week.

According to The Sacramento Bee, “Gov. Gavin Newsom will meet with federal officials this week, aiming to secure federal disaster relief money after a series of wildfires devastated the Los Angeles area.”

The governor’s team announced his departure for the nation’s capital on Tuesday, with planned meetings involving Trump administration officials and congressional members scheduled for Wednesday. While Politico suggests a direct meeting with President Trump is on the agenda, Newsom’s spokesperson has not confirmed this, indicating that the governor’s schedule remains subject to change.

Recently, Newsom has maintained a quieter presence compared to his legislative colleagues, who pushed through two bills allocating the $50 million for potential future legal confrontations with the White House following Newsom’s call for a special session.

The governor has not yet signed these bills into law. Trump, speaking at a recent town hall gathering, announced his intention to appoint a “special master” to monitor federal wildfire spending, ensuring proper use of funds by state and local authorities.