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Florida is winning the political battle with California as Trump takes office

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The nation under President-elect Donald Trump will look far more like Florida .

Trump is stocking his Cabinet with Floridians .

His plans to reverse California ’s policies on the environment, crime, homelessness and education are facing less pushback than they did during his first term.

California Democrats ’ best defense appears to be Republican dysfunction.

New census estimates show California gaining 232,570 residents between 2023 and 2024 .

Florida had one of the largest population gains, 467,347 more residents, comprising both immigrants and domestic migrants.

California ’s long-beleaguered Republicans are gloating as they promise to work with Trump to dismantle Democratic -led projects and environmental regulations.