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In response to Newsom's initiatives, California Republican Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson has voiced strong criticism. Patterson emphasized how President Trump had secured decisive wins not only in battleground states but also made significant inroads in California, winning in every congressional and legislative district. She argues that Newsom's actions are tone-deaf to the realities faced by Californians, particularly in light of the state’s economic difficulties. Underperformance in several key areas, including housing and tax revenues, has left many residents questioning the effectiveness of the current Democratic leadership.