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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Owen Scott

Newsom calls Trump ‘mentally ill’ after his Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles ramble

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom has labelled President Donald Trump "mentally ill" and called for his removal from office via the 25th Amendment.
  • The backlash follows remarks by President Trump in Nebraska, where he flippantly suggested an Iranian attack on Los Angeles or San Diego would be a "very small price to pay" for world safety.
  • Newsom warned the comments were dangerous and potentially "treasonous", prompting him to direct California's State Threat Assessment Center to monitor potential foreign threats.
  • California Senator Alex Padilla also demanded the invocation of the 25th Amendment, while Newsom criticised Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their silence.
  • The White House defended President Trump, with Communications Director Steven Cheung dismissing the reaction as a media freakout and insisting the president was speaking hypothetically.

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