Donald Trump has a headache on his hands. The LA riots have been a nightmare to deal with.
But President Trump was just completely surprised by who just rushed to his defense.
Ron DeSantis Reveals Newsom Denied Assistance, Contrary To Newsom’s Claims
The streets of Los Angeles have descended into chaos, with nearly 1,000 rioters surrounding a federal building, attacking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, slashing tires, and destroying government property, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The unrest, which erupted Friday night, has prompted swift action from the Trump administration, which deployed at least 2,000 National Guard troops to restore calm in the nation’s second-largest city. Yet, California Governor Gavin Newsom has responded not with gratitude but with a lawsuit against the administration, raising questions about his priorities in the face of escalating violence.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, revealed on Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime that his state offered assistance to Newsom to help quell the riots. DeSantis emphasized that such offers are routine during crises, drawing parallels to mutual aid during hurricanes. “We offer help, and we get help when we have hurricanes and things like that,” DeSantis told host Jesse Watters. “Their response, though, was that somehow us offering help was gonna quote, ‘inflame the situation.’”
The rejection of Florida’s support has fueled criticism that Newsom is politicizing a crisis that demands unity. DeSantis argued that the real source of inflammation is not outside assistance but the actions of rioters themselves. “What’s inflaming the situation are the illegals that are burning cars and looting stores and are out there blocking traffic,” he said. “That’s what’s inflaming the situation. The way to put the fire out is to make sure you have law and order.”
The Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops reflects a commitment to restoring stability, a move that aligns with public sentiment favoring decisive action. DeSantis noted that President Trump’s immigration policies resonate strongly with Americans. “People want order, and they want the laws enforced,” he said. “And I would say President Trump’s immigration policies, he’s probably the most popular president on immigration in my lifetime.”
Meanwhile, Newsom’s decision to sue the Trump administration has drawn sharp rebukes from law enforcement figures like Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican candidate for governor. Bianco accused Newsom of exacerbating the unrest, urging him to “put his phone down” and “stay out of the way of law enforcement.” Bianco argued that the rioters are not engaging in legitimate protest but are instead attempting to “violently influence something by political action,” which he called antithetical to the Constitution.
Bianco’s critique highlights a growing frustration among some officials who see Newsom’s leadership as undermining law enforcement efforts. “He knows nothing about the enforcement of law,” Bianco told Fox News. “He despises the enforcement of law, and he has encouraged this.” The sheriff’s comments reflect a belief that Newsom’s actions are not only ineffective but actively harmful to maintaining a “civilized society” rooted in the rule of law.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), caught in the crosshairs of the riots, has faced significant challenges, with DeSantis pointing out that officers lack adequate support. “You look at those LAPD officers, they’re not getting the support that they need,” he said, noting that this has driven some to relocate to states like Florida, where law enforcement is prioritized. The lack of backing for police, coupled with Newsom’s resistance to federal assistance, has intensified the perception that California’s leadership is failing to address the crisis head-on.
Adding to the controversy, California Representative Maxine Waters has drawn scrutiny for her remarks on the riots. At a House Democratic press conference, Waters claimed that no violence occurred, despite widespread reports of fires, looted businesses, and Molotov cocktails. “You remember during the BLM riots, you’d have the CNN reporter staged in front of a building that would be on fire and would say ‘Oh, this is mostly peaceful protests’?” DeSantis remarked. “And so this is what they do. It’s gaslighting 101.”
DeSantis suggested that such denials are politically damaging, arguing that Democrats are misreading the public’s mood. “As you pointed out, nobody’s rallying to the side of the people that are rioting,” he said. The disconnect between Waters’ statements and the reality on the ground has fueled accusations that some Democratic leaders are out of touch with the chaos unfolding in Los Angeles.
President Trump has not minced words in holding Newsom accountable, blaming the governor for failing to manage the violence. Trump’s remarks about Newsom, including a quip about putting the governor in handcuffs, have stirred further tension, though White House “border czar” Tom Homan clarified on CBS News that “there’s no intention to arrest” Newsom.
Homan’s statement aimed to defuse speculation, but Trump’s frustration was clear. “Gavin likes the publicity, but I think it would be a great thing,” the president said after three nights of unrest. The comment reflects the administration’s view that Newsom’s focus on legal challenges distracts from addressing the immediate crisis.
The riots, marked by burning cars and attacks on federal agents, have raised valid concerns about public safety and the enforcement of immigration laws. The Trump administration’s response, including the deployment of troops, is framed as a necessary step to protect both citizens and government infrastructure.
Critics like Sheriff Bianco argue that the rioters’ actions are not about protest but about undermining the rule of law. “They are trying to violently influence something by political action,” he said. “That is what law enforcement stands against, and that is what will facilitate the downfall of our civilized society.” His call for adherence to a “social compact” resonates with those who see the riots as a direct challenge to civic order.
The rejection of DeSantis’s offer of assistance has become a focal point for those who view Newsom’s leadership as divisive. By turning down help from a fellow governor, Newsom has opened himself to accusations of prioritizing political posturing over practical solutions. DeSantis’s offer, rooted in the tradition of states supporting one another in times of crisis, was meant to bolster California’s overwhelmed law enforcement, yet it was rebuffed in a move that critics say exacerbates the chaos.
Border Czar Tom Homan clarified today that the so-called “ICE raids,” which sparked riots in LA, were tied to criminal investigations involving various offenses, including a money-laundering conspiracy linked to cartel activity, not routine immigration enforcement actions. pic.twitter.com/vb3vsdDHXN
— Laura Powell (@LauraPowellEsq) June 9, 2025
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