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Why? According to Kennedy, it was all part of a political ambush meant to bait Trump into sending federal forces, just so Newsom could accuse him of authoritarianism.
“I think that the Governor thought this was a chance to suck in the federal government, and then he could make an argument that the federal government was overreaching,” Kennedy said.
But the Louisiana Senator didn’t stop there.
When asked directly if he believed Newsom was setting a trap for Trump, Kennedy didn’t hesitate:
“I do. Yeah, I do. I think it backfired on him,” he stated.
The Real Victims: Californians Caught in the Crossfire
While Newsom played political games, it was everyday families in Los Angeles who paid the price. Kennedy’s criticism made it crystal clear—this wasn’t just poor leadership, it was deliberate neglect.
“I think he should have restored order first in our city with the help of the mayor,” Kennedy said. “I think they underestimated how serious these goons were and he lost control of it.”
Kennedy didn’t sugarcoat what was happening on the ground either. He called out the violent offenders as “gangsters” terrorizing the public. And when the situation spiraled out of control, it was Washington—not Sacramento—that stepped up.
“President Trump stepped in, the federal government stepped in. I think that’s what you’re supposed to do,” Kennedy said.
Kennedy’s Warning: California’s Leadership Is Crumbling
The Senator’s sharp words were more than just criticism—they were a dire warning about what happens when political ambition trumps leadership.
Kennedy emphasized that ordinary Americans aren’t interested in high-level political chess. They want safety, stability, and leadership that actually leads.
“I think the good people in Los Angeles, all they care about is they just want it to stop. Stop burning cars and stop throwing rocks at people. Just stop it,” Kennedy urged.
Newsom’s Presidential Dreams Go Up in Smoke
For years, Newsom has positioned himself as the golden boy of progressive America—a potential future presidential contender with slick hair and slicker talking points. But this debacle may have permanently tarnished that image.
Kennedy’s remarks have now amplified what critics have said for years: that Newsom governs like a PR manager, not a leader.
The Governor thought he could manipulate a crisis to damage Trump. Instead, he damaged himself—and left Los Angeles in ruins.
“He dug up more snakes than he could kill.”
With the nation watching and trust in California’s leadership hitting new lows, Kennedy’s brutal assessment might just be the political obituary for Newsom’s presidential ambitions. And for millions of Californians still trapped in the chaos, that realization has come far too late.
