U.S. President Donald Trump shocked many people by suggesting that California Governor Gavin Newsom should be arrested. This came after Newsom publicly challenged Tom Homan, who is in charge of immigration and border issues, daring him to go ahead with threats to detain him. When a reporter asked President Trump whether Homan should actually arrest Newsom, Trump responded by saying, “I would do it if I were Tom. Gavin likes the publicity.” His answer seemed to support the idea of going through with the arrest.
Soon after Trump made that comment, Governor Newsom responded strongly on social media. He criticized Trump for suggesting something so extreme. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Newsom wrote that the President of the United States calling for the arrest of a sitting governor was something he never thought he’d see in America. He said it didn’t matter whether someone was a Democrat or Republican—this was a dangerous step. Newsom warned that this kind of talk could push the country closer to authoritarian rule, where political power is used to silence or intimidate opponents.
Governor Newsom also mentioned that California is planning to sue the Trump administration for sending National Guard troops to Los Angeles, which is part of the ongoing tension between the state and the federal government.
The situation is still unfolding, and more updates are expected as both sides continue to speak out. This incident has sparked a huge national debate, with many Americans concerned about the possibility of political leaders using power in dangerous ways.
