Vidostream | News, sport and opinion from the Vidostream's US Edition

https://vidostream.com

President Trump suggests Gov. Newsom should be arrested; Newsom decries ‘step toward authoritarianism’

(AP / Rich Pedroncelli - Evan Vuc/AP)

(AP / Rich Pedroncelli - Evan Vuc/AP)

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

“I would do it … I think it’s great,” Trump said 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.

Arresting Newsom, who responded to Homan’s threat by daring the feds to arrest him in a June 8 social media post, would represent a major escalation of the state’s widening rift with the Trump administration.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

Source: USA Today

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our Cookie Policy.
You did not use the site, Click here to remain logged. Timeout: 60 second