Trump Newsom Marines: Arrest Demand & Deployment
- Gavin Newsom should be arrested,calling Newsom "grossly incompetent." Trump made the remarks as protests unfolded in Los Angeles.
- Trump also labeled protesters in Los Angeles "professional agitators" and "insurrectionists" who "should be in jail." The protests coincided with clashes between demonstrators and police, including incidents of...
- During the unrest, Nine News journalist Lauren Tomasi was struck by a rubber bullet fired by police while covering the protests.
Former President Donald trump demanded the arrest of California Governor Gavin Newsom amid escalating protests in Los Angeles,citing Newsom’s alleged “incompetence” as the core reason. The demand coincided with clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement, during which a journalist sustained injuries from a rubber bullet. Trump labeled protestors “professional agitators” and “insurrectionists,” escalating tensions. The White House deferred comment, channeling inquiries to the LAPD. News Directory 3 delivers breaking updates. Discover what’s next as the LAPD prepares to release its statement.
Trump Suggests newsom Arrest Amid Los Angeles Protests, Journalist Injury
Former President Donald Trump said California Gov. Gavin Newsom should be arrested,calling Newsom “grossly incompetent.” Trump made the remarks as protests unfolded in Los Angeles.
Trump also labeled protesters in Los Angeles “professional agitators” and “insurrectionists” who “should be in jail.” The protests coincided with clashes between demonstrators and police, including incidents of vandalism.
National Guard members stand outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles.Credit: Bloomberg
During the unrest, Nine News journalist Lauren Tomasi was struck by a rubber bullet fired by police while covering the protests. The White House has not commented on the incident, referring inquiries to the Los Angeles Police Department, which said it would release a statement.
Nine News US correspondent Lauren Tomasi was shot by police with a rubber bullet while covering the protest.Credit: Nine News
When asked what crime Newsom had committed, Trump stated that Newsom has the “wrong beliefs” and that “his primary crime is running for governor because he’s done such a bad job.”
What’s next
The Los Angeles Police Department is expected to release a statement regarding the journalist’s injury and the handling of the protests.