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

Amidst the backdrop of violent protests in Los Angeles, a significant political controversy has erupted. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) delivered a scathing rebuke of California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), suggesting that Newsom "ought to be tarred and feathered." This inflammatory statement, made during a press conference, followed President Trump's endorsement of an idea to have border czar Tom Homan arrest Newsom. Johnson's comments, while strong, stopped short of explicitly endorsing legal action against Newsom. The incident underscores the deep political divisions in the United States. The Governor's response to the protests has been criticized by some as inadequate, leading to the escalation of this political conflict. This event is likely to further intensify the already tense political climate.