Tensions between US President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom have reached fever pitch following massive protests in Los Angeles against recent immigration raids. In a surprising twist, Trump has threatened to imprison Newsom, accusing him of obstructing federal law enforcement.
Tom Homan, a senior immigration official, warned that both Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass could face charges if they continued to impede immigration operations. Trump, in remarks to reporters, stated that he would arrest Newsom if he had the authority to do so, calling him “grossly incompetent.”
In response, Newsom called the troop deployment immoral and illegal and filed a formal lawsuit against the federal government for abuse of power. “This is a day I never expected to see,” he wrote on social media, noting that the situation represents a dangerous step toward authoritarianism.
This confrontation has polarized public opinion, dividing those who see Trump as a leader seeking to restore order in the face of an “immigrant invasion” and those who accuse the president of using repressive and unconstitutional tactics. The situation in California, a bastion of resistance against Trump’s immigration policies, continues to evolve, as raids continue to affect thousands of migrant families. The dispute between Trump and Newsom not only addresses the immigration issue but also raises a broader debate about constitutional oversight in the United States.
