Thousands of University of California and California State University system workers are unsure about their jobs and the future of their research after reports that President Donald Trump is going after the federal funding for California.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wasn't playing nice late Friday when he fired back at President Donald Trump's threats of taking away federal funding for California. CNN first reported that the Trump administration plans on pulling back large chunks of federal spending in California,

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday suggested California consider withholding tens of billions in annual federal tax dollars amid reports Donald Trump is preparing funding cuts targeting the state. Newsom’s suggestion came after CNN reported the president was considering a “full termination” of federal grant funding for California’s universities.

In an interview with NBC News, the president also said he assumes his relationship with the tech billionaire is over following their recent falling out.

President Trump suggested cutting off federal subsidies and contracts to Elon Musk's companies, escalating a feud between the president and the world's richest person.