Newsom Calls for 25th Amendment After Trump Imagines Iran Attacking California
The California governor and other critics say the President’s comments signal mental instability.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the implementation of the 25th Amendment following President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting an attack on Los Angeles and San Diego by Iran would be a "small price to pay." Newsom, whose last term as governor is coming to an end, sees Trump's comments as a sign of mental instability.
Trump made his remarks at a rally in Nebraska while discussing the ongoing war with Iran, which he initially pledged to end. Newsom warned that Trump's comment could put military personnel stationed in San Diego at risk and potentially make the state a target for foreign actors interpreting his statements as an invitation. The White House defended Trump's remarks, claiming they were misunderstood and that American cities would be threatened if Iran were allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
Other California politicians, including Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra and the mayors of Los Angeles and San Diego, have condemned Trump's statements, calling them irresponsible and reckless.
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