Democratic Calif. gov candidate and ex-LA mayor blasts party for blaming homeless, affordability crises on Trump
Antonio Villaraigosa, a Democratic candidate for California governor, criticized his party for blaming President Trump for the state's homelessness and affordability issues. He emphasized that these problems arose under Democratic leadership and called for accountability within the party. Villaraigosa also warned that Democrats are losing persuadable voters and need to reassess their strategies to regain public confidence.
- ▪Villaraigosa stated that California has the highest homelessness and gas prices in the U.S., which occurred under Democratic policies.
- ▪He described his candidacy as a challenge to his own party regarding cost-of-living issues facing Californians.
- ▪Villaraigosa warned that Democrats are losing persuadable voters and need to examine their approach to restore confidence.
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Politics Democratic Calif. gov candidate and ex-LA mayor blasts party for blaming homeless, affordability crises on Trump By CJ Womack , Fox News Published May 17, 2026, 6:23 p.m. ET Originally Published by: Actor who portrays Jesus in ‘The Chosen’ sounds alarm on faith and America California trans athlete drama explodes after podium controversy prompts outrage Why Maldives trip turned into death trap as 5 experienced divers perished Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, a Democrat running for California governor, said Saturday that California Democrats cannot blame President Donald Trump for the state’s homelessness and affordability crises.
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