As Trump endorses his arrest, Newsom sees ‘unmistakable step toward authoritarianism’

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As Trump endorses his arrest, Newsom sees ‘unmistakable step toward authoritarianism’ There’s no reason to believe California Gov. Gavin Newsom has broken any laws. The president thinks it’d be “great” if the Democrat were arrested anyway.

June 9, 2025, 2:56 PM EDT

By Steve Benen

In recent weeks, a Democratic mayor , a Democratic U.S. House member , the staffer of a different Democratic U.S. House member, a sitting judge and a labor leader have all been criminally charged, detained or taken into custody by Trump administration officials.

Will a Democratic governor join the list? The president apparently has an opinion on the matter.

Asked about whether Tom Homan, the administration’s “border czar,” should arrest California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Donald Trump t