California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to impose a 100% tax on anyone in his state receiving money from Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund. 

Newsom in expressing his desire Wednesday called the money a "slush fund." 

His threat follows similar ones in other blue states, according to Politico. New York state Rep. Alex Bores, a Democrat, introduced legislation this week to tax payouts from Trump's fund also at rate of 100%. New York lawmakers may vote on the measure as soon as next week. 

Similar legislation is being drawn up in New Jersey. 

The Department of Justice established the $1.8 billion fund as part of a settlement that ended President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns. It's meant to compensate victims of alleged political persecution under the Biden administration.