DHS criticizes Gavin Newsom for backing foreign Nationals over ICE actions
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) slammed Governor Gavin Newsom for siding with foreign nationals over ICE operations, amid rising tensions over immigration-related protests and arrests in California.

The Department of Homeland Security called on California politicians to “stop their rioting mob” and said it doesn't understand why Governor Gavin Newsom supports protesters, whom they call “criminal aliens.” in LA protests.
On its X account, the Department of Homeland Security posted new videos of clashes between anti-ICE men and law enforcement. This post includes a masked, shirtless man holding a Mexican flag standing on a vehicle covered in graffiti. A second vehicle is also shown in the middle of a street as the crowd gathered.
California Officials criticized for backing protesters, Federal agents defend authority
The Department also targeted California politicians and reinforced the idea of the sovereignty of federal law enforcement. “California politicians must stop their rioting mobs,” the department wrote. "Federal law enforcement is working to protect and safeguard American citizens from criminal illegal immigrants," they commented on their X account.

With this tweet, the Department of Homeland Security addresses the harm Newsom is doing by supporting protesters at the Los Angeles marches. Photo: Homeland Security X account
They were also struck by Governor Newsom's stance in favor of protesters at the Los Angeles marches. "Why is the governor of California siding with criminal aliens?" the Department of Homeland Security added.
Trump calls Newsom "Incompetent" over border arrest challenge
President Donald Trump recently commented on Newsom's challenge to border czar Tom Homan for an arrest. "I would do it if I were Tom. I think it's great. Gavin likes the publicity. But I think it would be a great thing. He's done a terrible job," Trump told a reporter on the White House lawn.
Trump indicated that he likes Newsom, but that his work as Governor of California has been poor and incompetent. “I like Gavin Newsom. He’s a good guy, but he’s tremendously incompetent. Everybody knows that. Just look at the little railroad he’s building. It’s a hundred times over budget. We’re putting a flagpole up there. Under budget. I’m always under budget,” President Trump commented.