President Donald Trump triggered CNN after describing the Los Angeles anti-ICE rioters as “insurrectionists” while talking to the press.
When Trump was asked whether he believes those causing the trouble are people ICE is trying to deport or if they are professional agitators, he said, “The people that are causing the problem are professional agitators.”
“They’re insurrectionists. They’re bad people. They should be in jail.”
CNN’s Dana Bash quickly responded to Trump’s comments.
“That word he used, they’re insurrectionists. I can’t imagine that that was an accident because it seems as though that is the place White House is trying to get, and for the president it’s icing on the cake he can do it in California because on a whole host of issues he has had California, Gavin Newsom in particular in his sights,” she said.
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Panelist Stephen Collinson responded:
“This is a very serious word that is being thrown around now, ‘insurrection’. That’s a rebellion of States or people in the states against federal government.”
Collinson continued:
“That is not something to be trifled with. If for example, to your point, the President were to invoke the Insurrection Act, I think we would have yet another legal morass.”
“It will be another instance of the way that the White House is trying to declare emergencies or insurrections in order to unlock vast powers which most presidents don’t have access to.”
In other words, they are claiming Trump wants the insurrection.
During the same media interaction, Trump said that he would arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom.
“I would do it if I were Tom (Homan). I think it’s great,” Trump said.
“Gavin likes the publicity, but I think it would be a great thing.”
“He’s done a terrible job. Look, I like Gavin Newsom.”
“He’s a nice guy, but he’s grossly incompetent. Everybody knows.”
“All you have to do is look at the little railroad he’s building. It’s about 100 times over budget,” Trump further urged.
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