President-elect Trump has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for calling a special legislative session to "safeguard" the state ahead of his return to the White House in January, while Newsom has accused Trump of attempting to impose new restrictions on the Golden State.

Following this week’s presidential election, Gov. Gavin Newsom summoned state legislators for a special session to “safeguard California values and fundamental rights,” a move lambasted by some Republicans as a political stunt.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that they were readying to "protect California values" against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.