The ongoing Los Angeles riots that erupted in support of illegal immigration is stoking a fierce law-and-order backlash from conservatives — including President Trump and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville — who are zeroing in on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s refusal to intervene.
On Monday, that exchange got heated and direct between Tuberville and Newsom.
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“Gavin Newsom has failed to do his job,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) posted on Monday morning. “LA looks like a third world country — anarchists are in charge, law enforcement is being attacked, and the rule of law is nonexistent.”
“Lock him up,” Tuberville said.
Gavin Newsom has failed to do his job.
LA looks like a third world country — anarchists are in charge, law enforcement is being attacked, and the rule of law is nonexistent.
Lock him up. https://t.co/470N2SGdfO
— Tommy Tuberville (@CoachForGov) June 9, 2025
Tuberville was echoing a suggestion from President Donald Trump, who, when asked if Governor Newsom should be arrested for obstructing federal immigration operations, responded, “I would do it if I were Tom [Homan]… Gavin likes the publicity, but he’s done a terrible job. He’s grossly incompetent.”
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As Los Angeles burns, Newsom took the time to deflect Tuberville’s direct statement at the expense of the Yellowhammer State.
“Alabama has 3X the homicide rate of California,” Newsom posted. “Its murder rate is ranked third in the entire country.”
“Stick to football, bro.”
Alabama has 3X the homicide rate of California.
Its murder rate is ranked third in the entire country.
Stick to football, bro. https://t.co/xaRrF0B7Zs
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 9, 2025
Within minutes, Tuberville fired back a reply.
“You’re burning Los Angeles to the ground to protect illegal aliens,” he said. “I would say stick to governing, but you CLEARLY aren’t doing a very good job of that.”
With up to 700 Marines on standby, President Trump has already deployed 300 National Guard troops into Los Angeles as of Monday afternoon.
Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.
