California Governor Gavin Newsom responded vehemently to President Trump's suggestion that he should be arrested amid violent protests against ICE in Los Angeles. Newsom stated that such a call from a sitting president crosses a dangerous boundary in American democracy, warning against authoritarianism regardless of political affiliation. His comments followed remarks from Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan, who implied that those who obstruct ICE could face legal action. Their conflict escalated after Trump deployed National Guard troops in response to the protests over the weekend.
The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting Governor, Newsom posted on X Monday afternoon. This is a day I hoped I would never see in America.
I don't care if you're a Democrat or a Republican this is a line we cannot cross as a nation; this is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism.
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