Trump Administration Supports Newsom Arrest Amid California Immigration Protests

Tensions escalated between the Trump administration and California officials amid protests in Los Angeles following federal immigration raids. President Trump expressed support for the potential arrest of Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him "grossly incompetent" while endorsing the idea of law enforcement action against officials obstructing immigration enforcement. Tom Homan, the administration's border czar, faced criticism for comments suggesting that officials like Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass could be prosecuted if they impeded federal immigration operations, though he later clarified that his remarks were taken out of context and he did not believe they had "crossed the line." Homan labeled the NBC reporter who covered the story as "dishonest" for allegedly misrepresenting his statements, while the reporter defended the accuracy and completeness of the footage aired. Governor Newsom responded defiantly, challenging Homan to arrest him and criticizing the deployment of the National Guard as an escalation that inflamed tensions. The dispute highlights the sharp divide over immigration enforcement and state-federal relations under President Trump's administration.