White House says Newsom is too weak to handle crisis, LA police chief agrees, serves up all the receipts

The violence in Los Angeles is suddenly of interest to California Governor Gavin Newsom, but the White House press secretary isn’t having it.

Posting a clip to social media, Newsom accused President Donald Trump of not only “manufacturing” the current crisis, but then “inflaming conditions” with his actions. The governor goes on to pledge that if Trump can’t solve the problem, his people will.

Watch:

Donald Trump has manufactured a crisis and is inflaming conditions.

If he can’t solve it, we will.

To the bad actors — Violent acts will not be tolerated. You will be arrested. You will be prosecuted. You are doing more than just damage to buildings and property. You are… pic.twitter.com/VMLqdUDS56

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 9, 2025

“Donald Trump has manufactured a crisis and is inflaming conditions. If he can’t solve it, we will. To the bad actors — Violent acts will not be tolerated. You will be arrested. You will be prosecuted,” the post reads. “You are doing more than just damage to buildings and property. You are damaging the very foundation of our republic. Democracy is in the balance. Donald Trump is using you as an excuse to militarize a city and circumvent our democracy. To the many, many peaceful protesters —we want to keep you safe. We want you to exercise your fundamental rights. And to our law enforcement on the streets— that are enforcing the laws respectfully and responsibly—we want to keep you safe as well. But Donald Trump needs to pull back. He needs to stand down.”

There’s just one problem with that, as WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt notes in a post of her own.

Gavin Newsom did nothing as violent riots erupted in Los Angeles for days.

Federal law enforcement officers were attacked by violent radicals and illegal criminals waving foreign flags because Governor Newsom was too weak to protect the city.

The Los Angeles Police Chief has… https://t.co/kuoBOs4rUJ

— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) June 9, 2025

“Gavin Newsom did nothing as violent riots erupted in Los Angeles for days. Federal law enforcement officers were attacked by violent radicals and illegal criminals waving foreign flags because Governor Newsom was too weak to protect the city. The Los Angeles Police Chief has even said the riots were getting out of hand. President Trump has stepped in to maintain law and order and protect federal buildings,” she explained.

But don’t take her word for it, let’s see what Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell, who is “no friend of ICE.”

LA police chief: “They’re shooting commercial-grade fireworks at us. We are overwhelmed.” pic.twitter.com/jdDwlsDawx

— Natalie Jean Beisner (@NJBeisner) June 9, 2025

TWO really important things: The police chief (who’s no friend of ICE) admits these protests have been violent since the first night. The National Guard did not arrive until 4am on the morning of the third day. So yes, these riots were riots before Trump “escalated” it by…

— Natalie Jean Beisner (@NJBeisner) June 9, 2025

Not looking good for California:

Suppose the overwhelmed LAPD should go back to handing out speeding tickets. Maybe the revenue that generates will help pay for all the damage being done by the evil fireworks launchers.

— Richard Evans (@rich_evans13) June 9, 2025

And he’s on record saying the National Guard wasn’t needed. Guess he’s wrong and a liar.

— Heard it on the X (@trumpwonbishes) June 9, 2025

If Bass and Newsom won’t defend the city or his officers, or allow Trump to do it, he should resign in protest.

— Patricia (@Pd1000Patricia) June 9, 2025

Here’s a thought: defend yourselves and citizens not involved in this rioting.

— Stevemd (@showbizkid12) June 9, 2025

If Gavin Newsom really cared about Californians, he’d graciously welcome assistance from the federal government during this increasingly dangerous situation.

— Susie (@SoCalSister22) June 9, 2025

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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to BizPac Review.

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