Mike Johnson says Gavin Newsom should be ‘tarred and feathered’ as he slams his support for LA protesters

Mike Johnson added that President Trump is 'absolutely right' to send the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles
Mike Johnson did not weigh in on whether Gavin Newsom should be arrested, but said he ought to be 'tarred and feathered' (Getty Images)
Mike Johnson did not weigh in on whether Gavin Newsom should be arrested, but said he ought to be 'tarred and feathered' (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday, June 10, blasted California Governor Gavin Newsom for his support of the ongoing protests in Los Angeles, and said he should be "tarred and feathered".

Talking to the press, Johnson said President Donald Trump is "absolutely right" to send the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement continue, according to ABC News.



 

Mike Johnson says Gavin Newsom should be 'tarred and feathered'

Speaker Johnson said Trump is "fully in his authority right now to do what he is doing" to "maintain order" amid the deployment of 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA as protestors clash with law enforcement.

He said during a news conference, "President Trump has put his hand on the table and said 'Not on my watch', and we applaud that so we're standing with him."

 U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a news conference after a House Republican Caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on September 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. House Republicans are working towards agreeing to pass a continuing resolution on the House floor to fund the government through December 20th. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference after a House Republican Caucus meeting at the US Capitol on September 24, 2024, in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

However, the speaker did not weigh in on whether Newsom should be arrested, a suggestion given by Trump, but added that the California governor should be "tarred and feathered".

"Look, that's not my lane. I'm not going to give you legal analysis on whether Gavin Newsom should be arrested, but he ought to be tarred and feathered," Johnson said.

Interestingly, Newsom shared the statement by Johnson on his X account and wrote, "Good to know we’re skipping the arrest and going straight for the 1700’s style forms of punishment. A fitting threat given the @GOP want to bring our country back to the 18th Century."



 

Moreover, he also responded to Trump's arrest comment on Monday, and called it "an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism."

Meanwhile, the speaker accused Newsom of focusing more on rebranding himself than protecting the state and its citizens.

He said, "Do your job, man. That's what I tell Gavin Newsom, do your job. Stop working on your rebranding and be a governor. Stand up for the rule of law. And he's not doing that."

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference at Raleigh Studios unveiling a vast expansion of California’s Film and Television Credit Program on October 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a proposal which would expand the program to $750 million annually, a major increase from the $330 million currently allocated, amid sluggish film and TV productions in Hollywood and across California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference at Raleigh Studios unveiling a vast expansion of California’s Film and Television Credit Program on October 27, 2024, in Los Angeles, California (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

The California governor had called the deployments by the POTUS "a blatant abuse of power" and sued the administration over the move.

Internet divided as Mike Johnson says Gavin Newsom should be 'tarred and feathered'

People on the internet stayed divided and shared mixed reactions as Speaker Mike Johnson blasted Gavin Newsom for his support of the ongoing protests in LA, and said he should be "tarred and feathered".

Some believed the speaker was right while some thought he was threatening the California Governor.

A user wrote on X, "@SpeakerJohnson should be arrested for violent threats!" while one added, "@SpeakerJohnson You just threatened a sitting governor, Mike. Perhaps the @CHP_HQ ought to pay you a visit."



 



 

A person also stated, "This is absolutely appalling," whereas one mentioned, "Wtf kind of statement is that? Childish."



 



 

Meanwhile, a user also wrote, "Not a fan of Mike at all, but that’s a great line," while one commented, "I think Johnson is right."



 



 

A person also mentioned, "Arrest Gavin Newsom!" whereas one added, "Wise words of Speaker Johnson."



 



 

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