It’s still unclear what specific programs and departments will be impacted with these cuts.

The Trump administration plans to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in public health funding from California, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to say the state is prepared to fight the move in court.

A spokesperson for the Office of Management and Budget told ABC10 that $328 million in grants will be terminated. The administration says the decision is due to “a history of fraud and mismanagement.”

Asked about the cuts during a press conference, Newsom said litigation is the state’s next step. “We’re going to litigate. We’ve got an attorney general who’s well versed in litigation,” Newsom said.

The proposed funding cuts come just weeks after the Trump administration stopped funding for child care subsidies and other social service programs in California, an action that has since been taken to court.

ABC10 asked the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services how much funding would be cut, which programs would be impacted and the reason for the decision. An OMB spokesperson said the total would be $328 million, citing a history of fraud and mismanagement. A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services said the grants are being terminated because they do not reflect agency priorities. Neither agency provided details about which programs would be targeted.

The federal government has not released full details about the proposed cuts. A spokesperson for Sacramento County’s Department of Health Services said the agency is monitoring the situation and is not prepared to comment. The California Department of Public Health said:
“The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is aware of reports regarding additional, potential reductions in federal public health funding. At this time, CDPH has not received official notification from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) detailing the scope or specifics of these particular cuts. We are actively monitoring the situation and evaluating any potential impacts on programs and services that serve Californians and help keep our people healthy.”

ABC10 asked Newsom if litigation is the answer to address the funding gap. “When you have someone who doesn’t believe in the law or thinks laws don’t apply to him, and consistently breaks the law, then you have to use the courts,” he said. “They seem to be the only other branch of government functioning.”

Earlier in the day, a spokesperson for the governor’s office told ABC10 the administration’s actions follow what the office described as a familiar pattern of pulling public health funding from states that voted against the president. The spokesperson said if or when the Trump administration takes action, the governor will respond appropriately.

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