I don't see for all the world how this isn't an utter failure for both the management for this project and the ultra combative style that the previous and current California gubernatorial administrations approach just about any and all dealing with the feds since Trump was elected. Have a feeling this might be where 'more red meat for the base' might have met it's match in terms of cognitive dissonance for at least some California voters.

UPDATE - : CA Governor Newsom this afternoon (via Sacbee): "The Trump Administration’s action is illegal and a direct assault on California, our green infrastructure, and the thousands of Central Valley workers who are building this project,” he said. “Just as we have seen from the Trump Administration’s attacks on our clean air standards, our immigrant communities and in countless other areas, the Trump Administration is trying to exact political retribution on our state. “This is California’s money, appropriated by Congress, and we will vigorously defend it in court"

Exactly the type of rhetoric, attitude, and threats that help push this situation in the first place (well, along with the gross mismanagement by the state for years) and he still can't quit digging.