California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) expressed support for federal investment programs established during the Trump administration, specifically highlighting their utility for children and foster youth. During a press conference focused on the launch and promotion of California’s CalKIDS program—a state-level initiative designed to provide college savings accounts to children—Newsom took a moment to acknowledge the federal efforts.

Newsom explicitly stated that he was “enthusiastic about encouraging people to get a Trump Account,” referring to the federal investment vehicles. The Governor’s comments were notable given the frequent political friction between the Democratic leadership in California and the former Trump administration. By aligning his state’s policy goals with the federal program, Newsom suggested a level of bipartisan agreement on the importance of early financial planning and educational savings for youth.

While the Governor focused on the practical benefits of these accounts, the context of his remarks served to bolster the credibility of the CalKIDS program by drawing a parallel to the federal model. The Governor’s office has not provided further commentary on whether this indicates a broader shift in his stance toward specific Trump-era policies, but the endorsement remains a rare instance of public cross-party policy validation.