California’s Fraud Crisis: Rep. Young Kim Demands Gov. Newsom Step Down

Rep. Young Kim, Republican from California, has stated that California desperately needs a change from Governor Gavin Newsom in a recent interview.

Kim emphasized systemic failures within state government, particularly fraud and mismanagement of taxpayer funds. She described California as “the fraud capital of the world,” noting this reputation is not something to be proud of.

The representative specifically cited findings from the California State Auditor’s Office revealing up to $32 billion in fraudulent unemployment benefit payments during the pandemic. Even now, she reported state auditors continue to identify billions of dollars missing from accounts. “Years later, state auditors still found that there are billions of dollars missing,” Kim said. “This is a travesty.”

Kim highlighted ongoing issues at the Employment Development Department as evidence of broader leadership problems harming Californians. She noted how these failures contrast with the state’s history and promise: “A lot of people came to California to live the American dream, as I did.”

The representative stated her goal is to restore accountability and practical governance, ensuring taxpayers receive better oversight and responsible leadership. “For all the waste and fraud we’re seeing in the state,” she added, “we have to do better.”