Trump responds sharply to Newsoms challenge to Homan: I would

President Donald Trump made headlines this week when he expressed support for the potential arrest of California Governor Gavin Newsom. This statement came during a brief exchange with reporters after Trump returned to the White House from a trip on Marine One.

The conversation began when Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked Trump if he thought Tom Homan, the Border Czar, should respond to Newsom’s challenge to arrest him. Newsom had dared Homan to come and make the arrest amid ongoing protests in Los Angeles. Trump replied, “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.”

Trump’s comments came as Los Angeles faced significant unrest due to protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The President characterized many of the protesters as "professional agitators" and suggested they should be jailed for their actions, which included throwing projectiles at law enforcement and burning American flags.

In response to Trump’s remarks, Governor Newsom took to social media, stating, "The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting Governor. This is a day I hoped I would never see in America." He emphasized that such a call is a dangerous precedent that crosses a line in American democracy.

Homan, who was the subject of Newsom’s dare, clarified that while he believes no one is above the law, there had been no serious discussion about arresting the governor. He mentioned that the focus should be on those who break the law during protests, not on political figures like Newsom unless they commit a crime.

As tensions rose in Los Angeles, Trump announced the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to help manage the situation. This move has drawn criticism from local Democratic officials who view it as an overreach.

The unfolding events highlight the ongoing conflict between state and federal authorities over immigration policies and law enforcement actions, raising questions about the balance of power and the role of government in addressing civil unrest.