Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) accused Gov. Gavin Newsom of failing to control protests in Los Angeles, saying law enforcement is being undermined. Newsom fired back, noting Alabama’s homicide rate is nearly three times higher than California’s 5.9 per 100,000. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders argued that Arkansas has avoided California’s issues by valuing order.
Tuberville said, “LA looks like a third world country — anarchists are in charge, law enforcement is being attacked, and the rule of law is nonexistent.” He added, “Lock him up.”
Responding to Tuberville, Newsom said, “Alabama has 3X the homicide rate of California.” He added, “Its murder rate is ranked third in the entire country. Stick to football, bro.”…