California Governor: Trump Is on the Path to Authoritarianism
According to webangah News Agency,tensions between US President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom have nearly reached a breaking point. Trump has suggested Newsom should be arrested, while Newsom described Trump’s actions as an “unquestionable march toward dictatorship.”
The conflict escalated after Trump intensified security measures to suppress protests in Los Angeles against his immigration policies and US Customs officials. Despite Newsom’s objections,the president deployed 2,000 National Guard troops followed by 700 Marines to the region.
Trump has repeatedly mocked the Democratic governor,calling him “grossly incompetent” and saying he’s “created a disaster.” Regarding threats by his border policy chief Tom homan to arrest Newsom, Trump remarked: “If I were Tom, I’d do it. I think it would be tremendous. Gavin loves fame – but this would be tremendous!”
Newsom responded: ”This is the American president’s style in 2025 – threatening a political opponent who happens to be a sitting governor! It’s unprecedented in modern times – something we see in authoritarian regimes worldwide!”
The governor’s remarks reflect broader dissatisfaction among Democratic leaders who have struggled countering what they describe as Trump’s escalating anti-democratic measures.
Newsom called Trump “unhinged” and “deranged,” adding: “He’s a entirely different president compared to his first term. we’ve seen this through Congress abandoning oversight completely, his attempts to eliminate judicial oversight by threatening judges with impeachment, and ignoring court rulings.”
The latest tension stems from 72 chaotic hours beginning with Friday immigration raids across Los Angeles neighborhoods that detained at least 44 people.
Following escalating unrest in LA, Trump ordered National Guard deployment. Protests against his immigration policies spread elsewhere including Manhattan where riot police used tear gas water cannons sound bombs disperse crowds.
