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Chasstev365

(7,184 posts) Wed Jan 14, 2026, 08:05 AM Wednesday

Lawsuits are NOT enough: [View all]

I know that states cannot without tax revenue from the federal government due to the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, but there needs to be push back from Blue States, as the Orange Menace is vowing to with hold all federal funds starting February 1, 2026. Lawsuits are not going to cut it this time.

There are so many great ideas from the DU community. Any ideas on this one?

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-2674891538/

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Lawsuits are NOT enough: [View all] Chasstev365 Wednesday OP

California should withhold its federal taxes. nt Trueblue Texan Wednesday #1

Legally they can't. Chasstev365 Wednesday #2

Legally the administration can't withhold funds either. nt Trueblue Texan Wednesday #7

Fair point Chasstev365 Wednesday #12

California doesn't pay federal taxes. Ms. Toad Wednesday #3

Maybe taxes was the wrong word. Trueblue Texan Wednesday #5

So you want California to steal tax dollars intended for the federal government? tritsofme Wednesday #4

Don't know why anyone is concerned about what is legal at this point. Trueblue Texan Wednesday #6

I think the individuals and businesses whose money you are proposing be stolen might be concerned. tritsofme Wednesday #8

Neither you or I know which money they are talking about... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #10

Of course no one can identify what money would be withheld. tritsofme Wednesday #11

This message was self-deleted by its author LuckyCharms Wednesday #9