Johnson: Newsom Should Be “Tarred And Feathered”

“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. He’s standing in the way of the administration of carrying out federal law. He is applauding the bad guys and standing in the way of the good guys. He is a participant, an accomplice.” – House Speaker Mike Johnson at today’s House Republican leadership press conference. Earlier this year Johnson accused Sen. Chuck Schumer of inciting violence against Supreme Court justices.

“He ought to be tarred and feathered.” — House Speaker Mike Johnson

During a House Republican press conference, House Speaker Mike Johnson condemned California Governor Gavin Newsom over his handling of the protests in Los Angeles. https://t.co/fHZZ2cWh65 pic.twitter.com/MSOWWpsHSG

— ABC News (@ABC) June 10, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson is piling onto the Republican attacks aimed at California Gov. Gavin Newsom, telling reporters the Democrat should be “tarred and feathered” for challenging President Donald Trump over immigration enforcement. https://t.co/E10iT8d8kc pic.twitter.com/bSJ1iy28UB

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) June 10, 2025