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Coverage dated June 9, 2025

Johnson, backing Trump's LA actions, says Newsom should be 'tarred and feathered'

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

House Speaker Mike Johnson sided with the president's criticism of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, adding that he should be "tarred and feathered."

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  1. The Hill

    Speaker Johnson: Newsom ‘ought to be tarred and feathered’ (opens The Hill)

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    Mike Johnson said he wasn't sure whether California Gov. Gavin Newsom should be arrested but that his response to violent protests in Los Angeles means he should be 'tarred and feathered.'

  2. The New Republic

    Mike Johnson Escalates War Against Newsom After Trump Arrest Threat (opens The New Republic)

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    Johnson says the California governor should be “tarred and feathered” over his response to the L.A. protests.

  3. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Johnson, backing Trump's LA actions, says Newsom should be 'tarred and feathered' (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    House Speaker Mike Johnson sided with the president's criticism of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, adding that he should be "tarred and feathered."

  4. The Guardian

    Mike Johnson suggests Gavin Newsom should be ‘tarred and feathered’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    House speaker said the California governor is ‘a participant, an accomplice’ in the city’s ongoing civil unrest

  5. Latin Times

    Mike Johnson Refuses To Say Whether Gavin Newsom Should Be Arrested, Claims He 'Ought To Be Tar And Feathered' (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to say whether California Gov. Gavin Newsom should be arrested over his opposition to immigration-related enforcement operations in Los Angeles

  6. New York Post

    Speaker Mike Johnson says Gavin Newsom ‘ought to be tarred and feathered’ over LA riots (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    House Speaker Mike Johnson called for California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to be "tarred and feathered" over his response to the riots raging in downtown Los Angeles.

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