California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticized President Donald Trump, arguing that his authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act could soon be struck down by the Supreme Court. Newsom said those powers have fueled Trump’s negotiating leverage abroad and warned their loss would weaken his economic strategy and foreign policy influence. He also accused Trump of corruption, claiming family involvement in overseas trips blurred lines between diplomacy and personal interests. Framing the issue as a matter of constitutional limits and ethical governance, Newsom portrayed the dispute as part of a broader battle over executive power, accountability, and America’s global credibility. #GavinNewsom #Trump #USPolitics #Tariffs #SupremeCourt #IEEPA #Corruption #ForeignPolicy #ExecutivePower #TradePolicy #Democrats #Republicans #WhiteHouse #Governance #Accountability #USNews #GlobalPolitics #PoliticalDebate #Economy #Leadership

Published Feb 17,2026

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