In a further escalation of tensions between California’s governor and national Republicans, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said on Tuesday that Gavin Newsom “ought to be tarred and feathered” over his handling of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
President Donald Trump said Monday that Newsom should be arrested for how he’s dealt with protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids and deportations. Trump deployed the National Guard on Sunday over Newsom’s objections, heightening tensions with both protestors and the governor.
A reporter asked Johnson whether Newsom should face legal consequences.