As part of VCA’s ongoing Constitutional Showdown series, this post continues to expose the escalating clashes between federal authority and state defiance. Each installment aims to equip readers with clarity, courage, and a biblical lens for interpreting today’s legal and political upheavals.
Gavin Newsom has been caught in a bold-faced lie, and the stakes go far beyond a missed phone call. In the midst of rioting, lawlessness, and violent assaults on ICE and law enforcement in Los Angeles, the California governor is attempting to dodge federal responsibility and deflect blame. But President Trump is fighting back—with phone call receipts, live exposure on national television, and the constitutional weight of the Executive Branch.
A Phone Call That Can’t Be Denied
“There was no call. Not even a voicemail.” That was Gavin Newsom’s emphatic denial on social media after Trump publicly claimed he had called the governor to warn about the need for immediate action. Within hours, Trump delivered the evidence live via John Roberts on Fox News: a call log showing two outgoing calls, one lasting 16 minutes. Trump had indeed spoken to Newsom and ordered him to “get his ass in gear.”
This isn’t just political theater. It’s a constitutional showdown. A governor lied about federal engagement during an unfolding emergency. Why? Because acknowledging the truth would mean admitting that Trump—not Newsom—was acting to protect Californians from violent insurrection.
“The first call to Gavin Newsom was not picked up. The second call lasted 16 minutes. I told him to get his ass in gear and stop the riots.” —President Trump
Sanctuary Defiance and the Supremacy Clause
California’s sanctuary policies are not just misguided. They are unconstitutional. As former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi explained on Fox News, local police are forbidden to cooperate with ICE, even prohibited from holding illegal immigrants for transfer to federal custody. Yet the Constitution is clear: federal law is supreme.
“We have the Supremacy Clause. If California won’t protect their law enforcement officers, we will.” —Pam Bondi
Bondi laid out a comprehensive and aggressive federal response. Here’s what the Trump administration is doing:
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18 U.S. Code §231: Federal prosecutors will charge anyone who assaults or interferes with local or state law enforcement officers during civil disorder. Maximum penalty: 5 years in federal prison.
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The Hobbs Act: Looting and robbery of businesses during unrest will be treated as interstate criminal interference. Federal charges may carry up to 20 years in prison.
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Spitting on Federal Officers: A federal crime under assault statutes. Those convicted face up to 5 years in prison.
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Molotov Cocktail Attacks: Identified perpetrators will be arrested, prosecuted federally, and placed on national wanted lists. Active search warrants are already being executed.
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Cinder Block Assaults: If three or more individuals act in concert to injure law enforcement officers, they can be federally prosecuted under civil unrest statutes.
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Protection of LAPD and Local Law Enforcement: If California officials refuse to press charges or provide justice, the federal government will intervene directly using DOJ and FBI resources.
“We are going to prosecute them federally. If California won’t protect their law enforcement, we will.” —Pam Bondi
Bondi also revealed that nine open federal cases are currently underway targeting individuals involved in violent crimes against law enforcement during the LA riots. She promised more indictments to come and confirmed that facial recognition and surveillance technologies are being used to locate and arrest rioters, looters, and attackers.
This is what the Founders intended. States do not have the right to nullify federal law, especially when lives are at stake.
Newsom’s Pattern of Deception
This isn’t the first time Newsom has faked or distorted presidential communication. During wildfire devastation, a mother caught him pretending to be on the phone with President Biden. The footage exposed him stammering and deflecting when asked to prove it. Newsom has a pattern: in times of crisis, he sidesteps accountability and manipulates the optics.
But when cities burn, and foreign flags fly in the hands of violent agitators, optics are not enough. Truth matters. Law matters. Lives matter.
“Generations of Army heroes did not shed their blood only to watch our country be destroyed by third-world lawlessness here at home.” —President Trump, Fort Bragg
God’s Design for Order vs Man’s Rebellion
Romans 13 makes it clear: “For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad.” Civil authorities are God’s servants to punish evildoers. But what happens when governors like Gavin Newsom shield lawbreakers and obstruct lawful justice?
The Bible does not support chaos disguised as compassion. When sanctuary policies protect criminals and endanger citizens, they defy both the Constitution and God’s design. Justice is not achieved by rebellion; it is secured by truth and order.
“Shall the throne of iniquity, which devises evil by law, have fellowship with you?” —Psalm 94:20
Conclusion: This Is a Line in the Sand
The confrontation between Trump and Newsom isn’t just a personal feud. It is a constitutional showdown over who governs—a federal Executive sworn to defend the nation, or a rogue governor hiding behind sanctuary lies.
As the riots spread and federal prosecutors prepare cases against those assaulting officers and looting businesses, the law is asserting itself. Trump has drawn a line. God has established the standard. And we the people must choose: do we stand with truth and order, or with deception and defiance?
“Make America Safe Again” is not just a campaign line. It is a biblical and constitutional mandate.
Let this serve as a wake-up call: sanctuary states are not sacred. The Constitution is supreme. And God, not man, defines justice.
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Benny Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vVI6XgMbzs
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Sean Hannity / Pam Bondi:
Neither the Federal government nor the state of California are standing on the authority of the constitution. The executive is required to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed” which means those laws and regulations that stem from the Constitution. ICE is unconstitutional as are nearly all federal agencies and departments. If the constitution were being honored and defended as the oath of office of all politicians requires all illegals would be rounded up and deported per the invasion clause in Article IV Section 4.
Could this be a psyop to promulgate Marshall law? Time will tell. All politicians refer to America as a democracy, so anything is possible. The Lord is on His throne looking for His faithful to stand up for the Gospel and the rule of law per the Constitution not unconstitutional statutes and codes.
You’re right to raise the deeper issue: our crisis is not just political or legal—it’s theological. The Constitution only works when it’s interpreted and upheld by leaders who fear God and understand the limits of government and our constitutional republic. While some argue ICE and other agencies lack constitutional grounding, others point to Congress’s Article I powers over naturalization and border enforcement. Regardless, the chaos in sanctuary states exposes how far we’ve drifted from both God’s law and the Founders’ design. Let’s stay vigilant—and faithful.
The alphabet agencies—including ICE, DHS, FBI, and beyond—are products of the administrative state, not the enumerated powers granted in the Constitution. Many operate as a fourth branch of government, creating rules, enforcing them, and punishing violations—all without legislative accountability or constitutional legitimacy.
It’s a sobering reminder: defending the Constitution isn’t about choosing sides between Newsom and Trump. It’s about returning to God’s design for law, justice, and governance. That means confronting not just lawlessness in the streets, but lawlessness in Washington, D.C.