Newsom and Bass riot mishandling: Letters to the Editor June 16, 2025

The Issue: Gov.Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass’ mishandling of the anti-ICE riots.America today is a country separated into two nations: One Democratic, one Republican (“Cali’s gruesome Newsom twosome,” Douglas Murray, June 13).There is no more meeting of minds and compromises between them.I’ve been watching the sad state of affairs in Los Angeles.

It galled me to see rioters burning and spitting on a US flag.Gov.Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass are clueless and useless.

They should be ashamed of themselves for not instantly responding and nipping this riot in the bud.The California forest fires, the riots, looting and destruction coupled with the lack of leadership have many Californians fleeing the state.Joseph ValenteStaten IslandAre we to believe Bass’ dismissal, saying rioters “got a little unruly” or Gov.Newsom’s absurd surmise that the deployment of the National Guard was “purposefully inflammatory?”Los Angeles deserves leaders who can handle the truth, not these gibberish whisperers.

People who live in glass houses shouldn’t condone the throwing of stones.James EvansWorcester, Mass.Thank you, Newsom.Unlike anyone before, you have maximally shown why support for the left is imploding at this very moment by declaring, in golden robes of gubernatorial majesty, that democracy is under attack in LA.You’re lying to us, and not for the first time.

You and the woke left actually despise democracy; it’s anarchy you cherish.Not even six months have passed since President Trump took office, and we are beginning to see with astonishing clarity why his election was so crucial to the preservation of this great nation.Craig RossellCarlsbad, Calif.It is a most disgraceful scene to see the US flag being disrespected, spat on and burnt by protesters who are probably illegal aliens.Are you listening, Newsom? You organized this anarchy.Riots have to be stopped immediately.

You’re not governing the city.What are you going to do when a bi...