Trump says he would arrest Newsom amid LA riots over ICE operations
President Donald Trump has suggested that he would be open to the idea of arresting California Governor Gavin Newsom if his administration obstructs ICE operations amid riots in Los Angeles. This statement came after a brief exchange with reporters outside the White House, where Trump expressed his support for Border Czar Tom Homan potentially taking action against Newsom.
In response to a question from Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy regarding whether Homan should take Newsom up on his challenge to arrest him, Trump stated, “I would do it if I were Tom. I think it’s great. Gavin likes the publicity. But I do think it would be a great thing. He’s done a terrible job. I like Gavin Newsom. He’s a nice guy, but he’s grossly incompetent. Everybody knows.”
Trump also voiced his belief that many of the rioters and protesters in Los Angeles are professional agitators rather than genuine protesters, labeling them as “insurrectionists” who should be in jail. Newsom quickly responded to Trump’s comments on social media, calling the potential arrest of a sitting governor a dangerous step towards authoritarianism.
Homan, speaking on “Fox & Friends,” clarified that while he had mentioned that no one is above the law, there was no specific discussion about arresting Newsom at that time. He emphasized that the Trump administration will not tolerate criminal behavior, such as assaulting ICE officers or impeding law enforcement.
The riots in Los Angeles against immigration raids led to the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops by Trump to help restore order. Homan criticized the response of Democratic officials in the blue state to the unrest, which included protesters throwing projectiles at law enforcement and burning American flags and cars.
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