Trump Threatens to Have California Governor Arrested

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US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after publicly suggesting it would be "great" if California Governor Gavin Newsom was arrested, in a shocking escalation of their feud over immigration raids in Los Angeles. The Republican president deployed the National Guard in LA on Saturday without Newsom's consent, a move that has not been done in 60 years. Newsom has accused Trump of manufacturing the crisis for political gain, while Trump has slammed the Democratic governor as "grossly incompetent." The two leaders traded barbs on Monday, with Trump saying it would be a "great thing" if Newsom was arrested, and Newsom branding Trump as "dictatorial" after the deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to LA.

Key Takeaways:

  • Donald Trump has publicly threatened to have California Governor Gavin Newsom arrested, stating it would be "great" if it happened.
  • This is the first time a US president has taken the action of deploying the National Guard in a state without the governor's consent since 1965.
  • Newsom has accused Trump of manufacturing the crisis over immigration raids in Los Angeles for political gain.
  • Trump has called Newsom "grossly incompetent," while Newsom has branded Trump as "dictatorial" and a leader who would incite a "civil war."
  • Trump has also accused Newsom of liking "the publicity" and not taking the immigration crisis seriously.
  • The two leaders have traded heated comments, with Newsom telling MSNBC "Come after me, arrest me, let's just get it over with, tough guy."
  • 700 active-duty Marines were deployed to Los Angeles on Sunday as part of the National Guard deployment.

Statistics:

  • 60 years: The last time a US president deployed the National Guard in a state without the governor's consent was in 1965.
  • 78: The age of US President Donald Trump.
  • 57: The age of California Governor Gavin Newsom.
  • 700: The number of active-duty Marines deployed to Los Angeles as part of the National Guard.

Sources:

  • AFP (Associated Press)
  • MSNBC (News source, not further specified in original)