Newsom calls Trump a “son of a b----” over LA immigration raids, fueling political tensions and legal battles in California.

Newsom’s Strong Words Stir National Debate

California Governor Gavin Newsom reignited his long-running feud with President Donald Trump during a pointed appearance on “The Shawn Ryan Show,” using blunt language to condemn recent federal immigration raids in Los Angeles. Newsom said, “That’s what I don’t like about this son of a b----. I don't. And forgive me, I know he's president of the United States,” directly referencing Trump’s approach to enforcement actions in California.

Newsom described how federal agents “on horses with American flags” were “running through soccer fields, scaring kids that are playing soccer in the middle of the day at a summer camp,” and criticized the tactics as “a weakness masquerading as strength.”

He also addressed Trump’s repeated use of the nickname “Newscum,” expressing frustration over the impact on his family: “He calls me ‘Newscum.’ How do I explain that to my kid? Now, I have my kids’ friends calling my kids ‘Newscum.’ That I get, because I was called that in seventh grade, but not by a 79-year-old.”

White House, State Leaders Clash Over Immigration Enforcement

The White House swiftly responded, with spokeswoman Abigail Jackson asserting, “Democrats using curse words to distract from their indefensible policies is a tale as old as time. While Newscum curses on podcasts, President Trump is removing criminal illegal aliens from California communities and rescuing kids from illegal labor exploitation.” She argued Newsom should thank Trump for “protecting Californians,” a job the governor has “repeatedly refused” to do.

Newsom and Trump have traded barbs over policy and rhetoric since Trump’s first administration, with conflicts intensifying during Trump’s second term. Their dispute has been heightened by recent events in Los Angeles, where immigration raids triggered protests, public criticism from state officials, and outcry from immigrant communities.

Violent Protests, National Guard Deployment, and Legal Battles

Riots broke out in Los Angeles after the raids, with protestors targeting federal agents, throwing rocks, and engaging in looting and property destruction. Trump responded by deploying 2,000 National Guard troops, bypassing the governor’s authority. California filed a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging illegal federalization of the state’s National Guard.

Trump posted on Truth Social, “Governor Gavin Newscum and ‘Mayor’ Bass should apologize to the people of Los Angeles for the absolutely horrible job that they have done, and this now includes the ongoing L.A. riots. These are not protesters, they are troublemakers and insurrectionists.”

The unrest continued until mid-June, after large-scale “No Kings Day” demonstrations and a military parade in Washington. Meanwhile, a district judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting ICE from making detention stops in Los Angeles without “reasonable suspicion” of unlawful presence. The Trump administration is seeking to overturn the order, while raids continue across California.

The fierce public exchange, escalating protests, and ongoing legal actions underscore the deepening rift between state and federal leadership over immigration. The outcome of these conflicts will shape the future of enforcement policy and political discourse in California and beyond.