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World<\/a>Sports<\/a>Golf<\/a><\/p>\n Outspoken face of LIV Golf weighed in on the recent fraud allegations and tax plans in his home state.<\/p>\n Published Jan 02, 2026 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Last updated 3\u00a0hours ago \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 2 minute read<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n You can save this article by registering for free here<\/a>. Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n Phil Mickelson has never been one to hold his tongue or shy away from controversial subjects.<\/p>\n The golf legend, who has become the face of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour, has weighed in on the recent allegations of massive fraud in his home state of California.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n In a series of posts on social media site X, Mickelson slammed the state\u2019s plans for a tax on billionaires while failing to address the alleged widespread fraud.<\/p>\n Mickelson first responded to comments made by Kevin Kiley during a Fox Business interview and later a CNN interview, during which the California congressman spoke about the recently proposed billionaire\u2019s tax.<\/p>\n \u201cNo amount of tax can help CA (California) until the fraud problem gets fixed. CA fraud makes MN (Minnesota) look like amateurs,\u201d Mickelson wrote on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cInstead of stopping the fraud and theft and getting back the money, the plan is more taxes for already the highest taxed citizens in the country,\u201d Mickelson later added.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Instead of stopping the fraud and theft and getting back the money, the plan is more taxes for already the highest taxed citizens in the country \ud83e\udd26\u200d\u2642\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/AqbdPJUwMq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) January 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The three-time Masters champion also responded to an opinion piece by a Sacramento NBC affiliate about the tax<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cHow about no new taxes until government gets rid of fraud. Until that happens more taxes will only fund more fraud,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n In another post, Mickelson suggested stopping alleged fraud would cost the Democrats enough votes to swing the state Republican.<\/p>\n \u201cThe dilemma for all Democrats is if you stop the fraud, illegal immigration, and voter fraud in CA, then Republicans win CA and have a huge majority throughout the country. The Democrat party all but ends,\u201d he wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n What did Donald Trump say?<\/p>\n U.S. President Donald Trump commented on alleged fraud in several states during a New Year\u2019s Eve event on Wednesday. He claimed that fraud in the states of California, New York and Illinois is worse than the recently uncovered welfare fraud in Minnesota.<\/p>\n Trump later doubled-down on the California allegations in a Truth Social post, claiming again that it is worse than that in Minnesota while referencing California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz \u2013 two critics of the president.<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n \u201cThere is more FRAUD in California than there is in Minnesota, if that is even possible. When you add in Election Fraud, then they are tied for first. Two Crooked Governors, two Crooked States!\u201d Trump wrote.<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n LILLEY: Nick Shirley shines light on Minnesota fraud \u2014 but the allegations go back years<\/p>\n![\"US](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0103-phil-mickelson-liv-golf.jpg\")
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