House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., suggested an archaic form of punishment on Tuesday to deal with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pushback against the Trump administration’s efforts to maintain order in Los Angeles.
When a reporter asked Johnson, “Do you believe that Newsom should face consequences in a legal way?” the speaker responded:
“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, I’ll say that.”
Newsom sarcastically shot back: “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.”
On Monday, a reported asked President Donald Trump if border czar Tom Homan should arrest Newsom. Trump replied: “I would do it if I were Tom. I think it’s great. Gavin likes the publicity, but I think it would be a great thing.”
What began as a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Los Angeles over the weekend rapidly descended into rioting that is now in its fifth day.
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