President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom have been engaged in a heated exchange on social media throughout the day.
The War of Words Between Trump and Newsom
President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom have been exchanging jabs through their social media accounts.
Here's a breakdown of the things they've said to and about each other:
- Trump calls Newsom 'incompetent': In a post to his Truth Social account, Trump criticizes Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass, claiming LA would be 'obliterated' without him.
- Newsom hits back after Trump calls for his arrest: Trump suggested it would be 'great' if Newsom was arrested, to which Newsom responded, calling it an 'unmistakable step toward authoritarianism'.
- 'If they spit, we will hit': Trump accuses Newsom of inspiring riots and spitting in the faces of the National Guard, vowing a strong response.
- Newsom says Trump is acting like a dictator: Newsom criticizes Trump's deployment of Marines in LA, calling it a 'deranged fantasy' and labeling Trump a 'dictatorial president'.
- Newsom tells Trump to 'grow up': Newsom challenges Trump to 'arrest me' and accuses him of authoritarian behavior.
Source: BBC