California Governor Newsom says Trump's remarks on Iran striking Los Angeles and San Diego were 'disgusting'

California Governor Gavin Newsom denounced President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting a possible Iranian attack on Los Angeles and San Diego as disgusting and disqualifying. The comments came after Trump encouraged Iran to attack the Democratic-leaning state's major cities, including Los Angeles, which is a significant naval hub.

Newsom directed the State Threat Assessment Centre to closely monitor the situation in case foreign actors took Trump's remarks as an invitation to target California. The FBI had warned earlier this year that Iran might attempt a drone attack on California. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also criticized Trump, stating that his comments were putting American lives at risk.

The White House claimed that Trump's comments were taken out of context and were actually about petrol prices. Trump's comments were made at a rally in Nebraska, where he was promoting his administration's actions to reduce petrol prices. The White House argued that Trump was expressing concern that a nuclear Iran would not have been stopped, making America safer.

Trump also mentioned that a victory in the upcoming elections would validate his administration's efforts. Both Trump and Newsom have been publicly critical of each other's policies. In the past, Trump sent the National Guard to Los Angeles to control immigration-related protests, while Newsom filed a lawsuit against the administration. In June, Newsom alleged that Trump had ordered a criminal investigation into him and his wife.