Elon Musk condemns Gavin Newsom’s allocation of $9.5 billion for healthcare for illegal immigrants, calling it “Treason!”

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom just handed the state’s taxpayers the most disrespectful slap in the face imaginable. With the state facing a $68 billion budget deficit, Newsom has decided to allocate a whopping $9.5 billion to provide free healthcare to over 700,000 illegal immigrants. And this isn’t just a random act of irresponsibility—this comes after a massive increase from the originally projected $6.5 billion.

The fact that Newsom would prioritize illegal immigrants while the state grapples with a growing homelessness crisis, record business exodus, and a middle class struggling to survive is beyond frustrating. Elon Musk, never one to hold back, wasted no time slamming this decision, calling it outright “Treason”. And honestly, who could blame him?

Here’s the kicker: California’s new law, which took effect in early 2024, states that immigration status doesn’t matter for those applying for taxpayer-backed health insurance. This means more illegal immigrants will gain access to a system that should be focused on American citizens. But now? Americans are left to watch as their tax dollars go toward funding benefits for people who aren’t even supposed to be here.

Let’s break it down:

The Funding Allocation: $9.5 billion—money that should be used to tackle issues like homelessness, public safety, or helping middle-class families who can’t afford basic needs—is now earmarked for illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, Newsom has turned a blind eye to the real crises plaguing his state.
The Budget Deficit: With California drowning in a $68 billion deficit, this couldn’t come at a worse time. The state is facing financial turmoil, and yet Newsom seems intent on spending like there’s no tomorrow, leaving Californians to foot the bill for a healthcare program that doesn’t even benefit them.
The Public Backlash: Elon Musk and countless others have voiced their disgust. Musk’s “Treason” tweet hit home for many who feel betrayed by a government that has consistently failed them. It’s not just Musk—the outrage is growing as more Californians realize how much their hard-earned money is being squandered.
The Impact on Healthcare: As more illegal immigrants flood into California’s safety net healthcare programs, the system will be stretched to its breaking point. Healthcare access for vulnerable American citizens will become even more limited, while non-citizens continue to receive services they’re not entitled to. Is this really the kind of California Newsom wants to build?

This isn’t just about a bad policy decision—this is a direct attack on Californians. Treason isn’t too harsh a term when you’re talking about handing out billions to people who shouldn’t even be in the country, while American citizens continue to suffer.

California’s future is looking bleak under Newsom’s leadership. If this blatant disregard for taxpayers’ money doesn’t spark a serious political reckoning, what will?

EXPOSING THE TRUTH: In CA Assembly Budget hearings this week, Asm DeMaio exposed that state politicians are using $9.5 BILLION in YOUR tax dollars to give free healthcare coverage to illegal immigrants — with 23% of every Medi-Cal general fund dollar going to an illegal immigrant pic.twitter.com/0dTBkefgJH

— Office of Asm. Carl DeMaio (@AsmDeMaioOffice) February 13, 2025