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Newsom calls for 25th Amendment after Trump’s remarks on California

Trump’s remarks about allowing Iran to “take out” two California cities prompted criticism from Newsom and other California politicians.

Newsom calls for 25th Amendment after Trump’s remarks on California
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Oct 6, 2026
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged action under the 25th Amendment after President Trump suggested he would allow Iran to “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. House candidate Jim Desmond and other California politicians criticized Trump’s remarks, which the article says could affect competitive races.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Gavin Newsom, California governor who urged action under the 25th Amendment and criticized Trump; Steven Cheung, White House communications director who defended Trump’s remarks; Todd Gloria, San Diego mayor who responded to Trump’s remarks

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Trump Says Iran Could Take Out Los Angeles or San Diego

Trump said Iran could take out Los Angeles or San Diego, prompting criticism from California politicians including Republican candidate Jim Desmond. Center outlets focus on California politicians’ criticism; their articles highlight different officials, and one reports that the White House had not responded.

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