Trump threatens to arrest: Power struggle with Newsom escalates in California!

Trump threatens to arrest: Power struggle with Newsom escalates in California!

Los Angeles, Kalifornien, USA - On June 9, 2025, the tensions between US President Donald Trump and California's governor Gavino Newsom escalated in the middle of intensive protests against immigration measures in Los Angeles. The debate about a possible arrest newsoma by the border commissioner Tom Homan caused a stir nationwide after Trump expressed his approval of this idea. Homan, who is superior to the deportation policy, did not rule out that Newsom or the Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, could be arrested if they hinder the US government. Despite these explanations, Homan emphasizes that nobody has exceeded a legal limit so far and that a arrest of Newsom is not actively considered, which he described as "simply ridiculous". vienna.at reports that Trump Newsom may be considered bad.

The situation continues to come to a head because Trump sent the National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles due to the protests directed against the raids of the immigration authority of ICE. This was done after two days, in which there were conflicts between demonstrators and the police. Protesters put responsibility for the situation on Trump's policy and that of his advisors. While the National Guard deployment of local leaders, including Newsom, was heavily criticized, Trump defended the decision as an excellent measure to preserve "Los Angeles from destruction". Giants Wire reported in a letter to Defense Minister Pete Hegseth The legality of the mission questioned because it took place without prior request from the governor, which according to him is a serious violation of state sovereignty.

reactions to the protests

At the weekend, there were significant protests against the raids, which are perceived primarily among immigrants as a form of repressive politics. Hundreds of soldiers were stationed in the city center of Los Angeles to monitor the situation. Under the pressure of the frightened communities, leading California Democrats also commented, which took an increasingly defiant attitude towards the measures of ICE and Trump's use of the National Guard. During this unrest, David Huerta, a leader of a California union, was arrested. ABC News informed that a list of "worst criminals" was also published to press the Californian politics and their defense to increase illegal immigrants.

Trump accused the protesting, "professional agitators" and "insurcriptionists" who belong to prison. He claimed that newsom and bass should thank him for his support instead of criticizing them. The controversy around this conflict reflects the deep political divisions in the United States and raise important questions about the role of the federal government and the states of affairs that affect immigration.