U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy once again by stating he would like to see California Governor Gavin Newsom arrested, according to RKS News.
The statement was made during a press briefing at the White House when Trump was asked about the escalating tensions in Los Angeles, where Governor Newsom had reportedly challenged Trump’s federal authority.
In response, Governor Newsom swiftly condemned the remarks, calling them “a clear step toward authoritarianism.” He added that “calling for the arrest of a sitting governor crosses a line that America must never cross—regardless of political affiliation.”
This latest clash highlights the deepening political divide between federal and state leadership, especially amid growing unrest in several parts of the country.
