https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/10/gavin-newsom-handed-53-million-state-contracts-his/
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For Gov. Gavin Newsom's wealthiest supporters, campaign contributions appear to double as investments—ones that yield lucrative state contracts, taxpayer-funded benefits, and prestigious appointments.
Since Newsom entered office in 2019, records show that California has steered more than $53 million in state contracts to companies owned or managed by his top donors. "