'Wild take': JD Vance slammed for 'cheering on' Trump's 'banana republic tactics'

09 June

U.S. Vice President JD Vance participates in a discussion at a Munich Security Conference event in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Vice President JD Vance faced backlash on the social platform X Monday after he told California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) to "do your job," in response to Newsom’s comments condemning President Donald Trump’s recent remarks.

The exchange began after Newsom reacted strongly to Trump’s statement calling for the governor’s arrest, which Newsom described as a dangerous escalation.

“The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting Governor. This is a day I hoped I would never see in America,” Newsom wrote on X.

“I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican this is a line we cannot cross as a nation — this is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism,” he continued.

In response, Vance posted: “Do your job. That’s all we’re asking.”

Newsom quickly fired back, telling the vice president: “Do YOUR job. We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved. Rescind the order. Return control to California.”

The exchange quickly went viral, drawing sharp reactions from both sides of the political spectrum and further highlighting tensions between state and federal leaders over recent law enforcement actions in California.

Many political observers criticized Vance for his remarks.

"Do yours. Defend the constitution." said political commentator and former Congressman Adam Kinzinger in a post on X as he reacted to Vance's post.

Activist Samantha Mathis wrote: "DO YOUR JOB. YOUR JOB IS TO PROTECT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE- ALL YOU ARE DOING IS PROTECTING PRESIDENT TRUMP HIS EGO AND OLIGARCHS."

"Newsom is doing his job, Trump is overreaching and acting like a dictator," wrote a user.

"'Do your job,' says the guy whose full-time gig is tweeting from inside a loyalty oath. JD out here cosplaying as a constitutional scholar while cheering on banana republic tactics like it’s just another Monday," wrote another.

"Wild take from a guy who treats defending the Constitution like it’s optional homework," wrote Voter Projection Project.

Meanwhile, approximately 700 U.S. Marines are being sent to the Los Angeles area to help safeguard federal facilities and personnel amid intensifying protests over immigration policy, the Pentagon announced Monday.

The deployment follows Trump’s decision to federalize National Guard units in response to growing unrest across several California cities.

The protests, sparked by new immigration enforcement measures and high-profile deportation raids, have led to clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement in recent days.

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