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groundloop

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Tue Jun 10, 2025, 12:30 PM Jun 10

'Tarred and Feathered': Johnson Talks Consequences for Newsom Amid LA Riots [View all]

Source: Daily Signal

House Speaker Mike Johnson responded Tuesday to a question of whether he thinks California Gov. Gavin Newsom should face legal consequences for his actions as Los Angeles is consumed by anti-deportation riots.

“That’s not my lane, I’m not going to give you legal analysis on whether Gavin Newsom should be arrested, but he ought to be tarred and feathered, I’ll say that,” Johnson, R-La., said in response to The Daily Signal’s question.

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After saying he would not provide a legal analysis, Johnson proceeded to accuse Newsom of being an “accomplice” in attacks on law enforcement.

“I mean, look, he’s standing in the way of the administration and the carrying-out of federal law,” the speaker said. “He is applauding the bad guys, and standing in the way of the good guys.”

Read more: https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/06/10/tarred-feathered-johnson-talks-consequences-newsom-la-riots/

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