Trump Discusses Call with Gavin Newsom Amidst Los Angeles Protests

Trump's Call with Governor Newsom

• 📞 President Trump stated he spoke with Governor Gavin Newsom, telling him he needed to "do a better job" as governor.
• ⚠️ Trump criticized Newsom's handling of the situation, claiming he was "doing a bad job causing a lot of death and a lot of potential death."

Response to Los Angeles Protests

• 🚨 Trump asserted that Los Angeles would have been "burning right now" if not for the intervention of the National Guard and Marines.
• 😠 He described some protesters as "paid insurrectionists," "troublemakers," and "agitators," suggesting they were intentionally causing destruction and violence.
• 🛡️ Trump emphasized his priority is safety and ensuring a secure environment, particularly with the upcoming Olympics.

Criticism of Governor's Handling of Unrest

• 📉 Trump recounted past instances where governors were hesitant to call in the National Guard, leading to prolonged unrest, citing Minneapolis as an example.
• 🗣️ He expressed frustration with what he termed the "radical left" and Democratic governors for not acting swiftly to "save lives and save property."
• 🇺🇸 Trump believes the intervention, though he felt it was "late," was crucial in preventing further widespread destruction in Los Angeles.