House Speaker Calls for Newsom to be 'Tarred and Feathered'

House Speaker Mike Johnson's Controversial Remarks on Governor Newsom Spark Outrage Washington D.C. - June 10, 2025 - House Speaker Mike Johnson's recent comments about California Governor Gavin Newsom have ignited a firestorm of controversy. During a press conference on June 10, 2025, Johnson was asked about President Trump's call for Newsom's arrest. While Johnson refrained from offering legal opinions on the matter, he declared that Newsom "ought to be tarred and feathered." He further accused Newsom of obstructing federal law enforcement, stating that Newsom is "standing in the way of the administration and the carrying out of federal law." Johnson's remarks have drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and civil liberties groups, who see them as inflammatory and inappropriate for a high-ranking official. Newsom's office has yet to issue a formal response. The incident highlights the deep political divisions within the United States and the increasingly harsh rhetoric surrounding political disagreements.