California Governor Gavin Newsom threw a full-blown tantrum this weekend, lashing out at President Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan after ICE raids targeted illegal aliens in Los Angeles—sparking violent Anti-ICE riots. Instead of condemning the lawlessness, Newsom doubled down, siding with the rioters while attacking the federal government for doing its job: enforcing immigration laws.
In a desperate attempt to shift blame, Newsom took to X (formerly Twitter) to whine about Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to restore order in LA, falsely claiming the move was a “serious breach of state sovereignty.” His hysterical post read: “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.” But the reality? The riots only escalated because Newsom and his far-left allies have spent years encouraging open-border policies, turning California into a sanctuary for criminal illegal aliens.
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 live footage showed violent mobs burning cars and assaulting police, Newsom absurdly insisted the rioters were “peacefully protesting.” His delusional tweet claimed: *“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.”* But the truth is, LAPD—hamstrung by progressive policies—was clearly overwhelmed, forcing Trump to step in before the city burned to the ground.
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
Newsom’s meltdown reached peak absurdity during a press conference outside LAPD headquarters, where he smugly taunted Tom Homan, shouting: “Tom, arrest me, let’s go, let’s just get it over with, tough guy.” It was a pathetic stunt from a governor who would rather grandstand for the cameras than protect his own citizens. Meanwhile, he had the audacity to claim illegal aliens were just “trying to live their lives and pay taxes”—ignoring the fact that many of those arrested had criminal records, including violent offenses.
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
While Newsom plays the victim, President Trump is taking decisive action to restore law and order. The left’s refusal to secure the border and cooperate with ICE has turned cities like Los Angeles into war zones. Yet instead of holding rioters accountable, liberal leaders like Newsom blame Trump for their own failures. The contrast couldn’t be clearer: Trump stands with law enforcement and the rule of law, while Democrats coddle criminals and chaos.