Watch: Newsom’s Meltdown: Dares Feds to Arrest Him!

California Governor Gavin Newsom, in a desperate and reckless display of defiance, lashed out at President Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan as violent Anti-ICE riots erupted across Los Angeles. The chaos unfolded after ICE agents conducted lawful raids on businesses employing illegal aliens—a necessary enforcement action that Newsom, in typical liberal fashion, condemned as an attack on his sanctuary state. Rather than supporting federal law enforcement, the Democrat governor chose to grandstand, taunting Homan with a juvenile challenge: “Tom, arrest me, let’s go, let’s just get it over with, tough guy.”

Newsom’s meltdown came after President Trump rightfully authorized 2,000 National Guard troops to assist overwhelmed local law enforcement in restoring order. Instead of thanking the administration for stepping in, Newsom whined on social media, “I have formally requested the Trump Administration rescind their unlawful deployment of troops in Los Angeles county and return them to my command.” He then absurdly claimed, “We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved. This is a serious breach of state sovereignty—inflaming tensions while…”—ignoring the fact that the riots only escalated because his own policies incentivized illegal immigration and lawlessness.

I have formally requested the Trump Administration rescind their unlawful deployment of troops in Los Angeles county and return them to my command.

We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved. This is a serious breach of state sovereignty — inflaming tensions while… pic.twitter.com/SYIy81SZdH

— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) June 8, 2025

Even as footage showed violent mobs setting fires and attacking police, Newsom doubled down on his delusional narrative, insisting the rioters were “protesting peacefully.” In a now-deleted post, he pleaded, “Los Angeles: Remain peaceful. Don’t fall into the trap that extremists are hoping for.” Yet the extremists in question are the very illegal aliens his sanctuary policies protect—individuals who, when faced with deportation, resort to burning cities rather than complying with the law.

Despite protests already being managed by @LAPDHQ, President Trump is escalating the situation by threatening to deploy roughly 500 active-duty Marines to the streets of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles: Remain peaceful. Don’t fall into the trap that extremists are hoping for.

— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) June 9, 2025

Meanwhile, President Trump’s decisive leadership stands in stark contrast to Newsom’s cowardice. While the governor coddles criminals, Trump has taken bold action, even threatening to deploy 500 Marines to quell the unrest. *“Despite protests already being managed by @LAPDHQ, President Trump is escalating the situation by threatening to deploy roughly 500 active-duty Marines to the streets of Los Angeles,”* Newsom complained—yet another admission that local authorities have failed.

The liberal media, of course, has rushed to paint Newsom as a hero rather than the enabler of chaos that he is. They ignore his blatant disregard for federal law, instead framing ICE raids as “provocations” rather than necessary enforcement. Newsom’s claim that illegal aliens are “just trying to live their lives and pay taxes” is laughable—these individuals broke the law to enter the country, and now they’re breaking more laws by rioting.

Joined @LAPDHQ, @LASDHQ, and state emergency officials in LA as we respond to protests provoked by chaos from Washington.

We’re here to keep the peace — not play into Trump’s political games. pic.twitter.com/Jy35pBJZPN

— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) June 9, 2025

President Trump isn’t playing political games—he’s doing what weak leaders like Newsom refuse to: enforcing the law and protecting American citizens. While Democrats prioritize illegal aliens over public safety, Trump’s administration remains steadfast in restoring order.

h/t: Steadfast and Loyal