Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County said agitators “are not protesting” and criticized California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom for not taking appropriate action.

“They are trying to violently influence something by political action. That is what this is. That is everything that the Constitution stands against,” said Bianco, a Republican who is running for governor.

“That is what law enforcement stands against, and that is what will facilitate the downfall of our civilized society. A civilized society has an adherence to the rule of law, and there is a consequence for breaking that social compact. And when politicians encourage this behavior,” Bianco declared.

“Governor Newsom needs to put his phone down, go sit in his house behind the comfort of his TV screen and a couch, and be quiet because he is doing