President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE remarked about Alec Baldwin's arrest on Friday moments after news emerged that the actor had been taken into custody in New York.

“I wish him luck," Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House.

The 60-year-old actor was arrested following a dispute over a parking spot, authorities in New York City told The Hill.

Reporter: "MR. PRESIDENT, ALEC BALDWIN WAS JUST ARRESTED FOR PUNCHING SOMEONE OUT DURING A PARKING DISPUTE, ANY REACTION TO HIS ARREST?!"



Trump: "I wish him luck" pic.twitter.com/Bg0tPM2ctl — Steve Kopack (@SteveKopack) November 2, 2018

Police said that an argument over a parking spot led to a man allegedly being punched after getting the disputed space.

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Baldwin was taken into custody and charges are pending as the investigation continues, according to police.

Trump has previously feuded with the Emmy Award-winning actor over his portrayal of the president on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," calling it "terrible."

The president's eldest son Donald Trump Jr. Don John Trump'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic requests pardon from Trump: 'Be my hero please' Zaid Jilani discusses Trump's move to cancel racial sensitivity training at federal agencies Trump International Hotel in Vancouver closes permanently MORE blasted Baldwin amid news of his arrest on Friday, calling him a "piece of garbage."

"He’s a lib so he gets chance after chance to be decent but always fails!" Trump Jr. tweeted.

Asked about Baldwin's "SNL" future and whether he would appear on the show this week, an NBC spokesperson said the network would not be commenting.

A representative for the actor did not immediately return a request for comment.

— Judy Kurtz contributed reporting

Updated: 3:35 p.m.