California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls special session of the legislature to ‘Trump proof’ lefty laws: ‘Shameless political stunt’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a special legislative session to “Trump-proof” the liberal state’s policies against Donald Trump’s impending presidency — even after voters made a massive shift to the right on Election Day.

Golden State Republicans quickly blasted the move.

““This special session is a shameless political stunt. The only ‘problem’ it will solve is Gavin Newsom’s insecurity that not enough people are paying attention to him,” the California state Assembly’s Republican leader James Gallagher said after the governor’s proclamation.

Newsom’s gensture is similar to announcements by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and state Attorney General Letita James on Wednesday that they will organize their offices to work against Trump policies in the wake of his reelection.

Just two days after Trump’s thunderous victory, Newsom — a Democrat and staunch Trump opponent — asked for the special session to convene next month, with immigration, climate change, and abortion rights on the docket for discussion.

“The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack — and we won’t sit idle,” Newsom said in a statement Thursday.

“California has faced this challenge before, and we know how to respond. We are prepared to fight in the courts, and we will do everything necessary to ensure Californians have the support and resources they need to thrive,” he added.

But opponents were not impressed with the call to action – and questioned how in touch Nowsom really is with what Californians want.

That includes opposition to Proposition 36, which increases the penalties for repeat shoplifting and drug crimes.

“Governor Newsom just spent months campaigning against Proposition 36, which passed by over 70% and was supported by a majority of voters in every county in the state,” wrote Republican California Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X, referring to a measure to amplify punishments for theft and drug crimes.

“He wouldn’t know California values if they hit him in the face,” he added.

Newsom’s plan to supposedly protect Californians against Trump come as the 45^th president – and soon to be 47^th — made notable gains in his opponent Kamala Harris’ own home state.

On Tuesday, Trump won 40% of the state’s vote on his way to securing the White House – a six-point increase over 2020 run where when he secured 34% against President Biden.

Trump’s second presidential term will begin on Jan. 20, 2025.

Hochul and James in New York said are planning to hold regular meetings with their senior staff to organize efforts to thwart Trump policies.

“Our team will do whatever we have to do to identify any possible threats to these rights that we hold dear in the State of New York and protect New Yorkers,” Gov. Hochul said a day after Trump’s victory.

Hochul has already assembled a task force to focus on LGBTQ, gun, and reproductive rights, along with immigration and the environment.

James offered her own hardline stance.

“I am ready to do everything in my power to ensure our state and nation do not go backwards,” she said in a statement. “We are ready to fight back again.”

And in Massachusetts, Attorney General Andrea Campbell said she is “absolutely clear-eyed” about what Trump intends to do while in office, according to Boston.com.

“We need to believe him and to be ready for the challenges ahead,” she said, calling on progressive attorney generals across the country to prepare.

With Post wires.