WASHINGTON (AP) —The California governor and the White House have been feuding over how to handle protests in Los Angeles.
It started when Tom Homan, the border czar, warned that anyone, including public officials, would be arrested if they obstructed federal immigration enforcement.
“No one’s above the law,” he said on Fox & Friends, although he added that “there was no discussion” about arresting Newsom.
The California governor responded in an interview with MSNBC. “Come after me, arrest me. Let’s just get it over with, tough guy,” Newsom said.
Trump grinned when asked about the exchange after landing at the White House.
“I would do it if I were Tom. I think it’s great,” Trump said. “Gavin likes the publicity, but I think it would be a great thing. He’s done a terrible job.”