Trump’s team is asking federal employees to develop rationales for funding cuts to the state, including citing noncompliance with the president’s executive orders.

The Trump administration is preparing to cancel a large swath of federal funding to California, an effort which could begin as soon as Friday, according to multiple sources.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is threatening to stop paying billions of dollars in taxes to the federal government. The threat comes as President Donald Trump reportedly prepares to cancel federal funds for the Golden State.