'I would': Trump says he'd arrest California Gov. Gavin Newsom

[pnwmom]

Source: USA Today

Amid a mounting legal clash between the federal government and the state of California, President Donald Trump suggested his border czar Tom Homan should arrest Gov. Gavin Newsom.

“I would do it … I think it would be a great thing,” Trump said June 9 when asked if Homan should arrest the governor, who has challenged the administration’s mobilization of National Guard troops to crack down on violent protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles. The president also attacked Newsom as "grossly incompetent."

Newsom was aghast: "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 said on X.

"I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican," Newsom wrote. "This is a line we cannot cross as a nation − this is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism."


Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/09/trump-arrest-california-governor-newsom/84116920007/

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This was the moment where he said it.

[Miguelito Loveless]

1. The line has been crossed

already.

[Bayard]

2. "grossly incompetent."

Let us compare Newsom's fiscal policies to trump's. Last I saw, Calif had the 4th largest economy in the world. I think that may be trump's main beef with him--Newsom is good looking, doesn't need a comb over, is responsible, smart, competent, and people love him.

[CTyankee]

4. Also Newsom is physically fit and doesn't need makeup and speaks in coherent English.

You know, those "little things."

[brush]

7. Arresting Newson would be a huge mistake by trump and his cabal.

It would elevate Gov. Newsom to the top of tje pack of potential Dem candidates for a presidential run in '28, whereas before many considered him too progressive, and California's primary too late in the primary season for him to get the Dem nod. He's also well spoken, good looking and or the ideal age range.

[Deuxcents]

3. What is the governor's offense? Commander Chaos will TACO this one

[Grokenstein]

5. There are far more reasons to jail dim donnie.

And even more reasons come up every few hours.

[Torchlight]

6. But he won't. Because he's a chicken

who cowers behind others who themselves cower behind masks. Degenerate old man.

[Norrrm]

8. Tough, empty talk from a chicken loses respect.

[IronLionZion]

9. Twice impeached convicted felon wants to arrest his political rival

[Canada Kid]

10. Crazy Orange Bag of Shit

President Pukeface has to go! Completely out of control, throwing out wild garbage and being supported by his cast of ball suckers has gone way too far! Any sort of conflict with anyone is met by lawless actions and belligerent threats. He is ready to plow under anyone's rights and freedoms at the drop of a hat. And the military brass should also be admonished, as they seem to be okay with the idea that they are being used as a tool for Trump's gain, as opposed to holding up the rights, safety, and security of the country. They are not his personal militia! Running tanks and thousands of troops through the capitol should not be allowed, as he perceives this to be a personal salute to himself as some sort of Caesar-like emperor.

[MissouriDem47]

11. TACO Spouts Off Again

Remember he is called TACO for a reason.

[Mysterian]

12. Good thing the Corrupt Court gave him immunity

The motherfuckers following illegal orders are another thing. The rule of law WILL be re-established in this country and all the gangsters breaking laws and violating rights WILL be held accountable.

[NotASurfer]

13. Well, Governor, dare TACO to do it again. Then issue this challenge:

[MorbidButterflyTat]

14. Arrest him for what?

That fat hunk of shit is a convicted felon.

[Sober Retiree]

15. Shits gettin real

as the troops line up with their rubber bullits , the trumpies will aim at the reporters. all the others will be following orders. Time for military leadership to stand tall for democracy or there will be blood

[Janbdwl72]

16. So said by the most incompetent President by far!

Only James Buchanan perhaps comes close. On the other hand, such a move could awaken the other sleeping Democrats and independents who have yet to summon the guts to respond to the Felon's authoritarian actions since the day he took office.