Newsom calls for 25th Amendment after Trump’s remarks on California
California leaders condemned the remarks as dangerous, and White House officials said Trump meant to warn about a nuclear Iran.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump sparked national controversy after suggesting at a Nebraska rally that foreign forces could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego. California Governor Gavin Newsom and other California Democrats condemned the remarks, citing them as a threat to city safety.
- At the Nebraska rally, President Trump discussed the Iran war, referring to rising prices as 'a small price to pay.' He then stated, 'Let them take out Los Angeles; let them take out San Diego,' while discussing the war's conclusion.
- Media reports, including in The Los Angeles Times, interpreted the comments as a suggestion that Iran attack the cities. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined Governor Newsom in denouncing the president, claiming he suggested a foreign government attack Los Angeles.
- White House Communications Director Steven Cheung labeled coverage a 'media freakout,' rejecting reports as misrepresenting the president's point. The White House Rapid Response account defended Trump, arguing news outlets took his comments out of context.
- CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale challenged the characterization of the remarks, noting the president's 'rambling and incomplete fashion' made his meaning difficult to discern. This correction illustrates the intense political volatility surrounding the clip, which critics and supporters continue to interpret differently.
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Trump Ignores Question On Iran Attacking California
The Huffington Post reports: President Donald Trump on Tuesday let his hand do the talking when asked about an incendiary remark the day before. As he approached reporters outside the White House, one journalist asked, “Mr. President, what did you mean by your comments yesterday about San Diego and Los Angeles possibly being wiped out … The post Trump Ignores Question On Iran Attacking California appeared first on Joe.My.God..
Newsom again calls for Trump’s removal under 25th Amendment, White House hits back
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for invoking the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump, calling the president "mentally ill" following Trump's controversial remarks involving Los Angeles and San Diego."Donald Trump is mentally ill. TIME FOR THE 25TH!" Newsom said in statements provided to multiple media outlets.The Democratic governor's comments came after Trump referenced the two California cities while discussing Iran during a camp…
Donald Trump's statements about sacrificing Los Angeles and San Diego in a war with Iran are causing outrage in California. The American president said during a campaign rally that Iran would be allowed to eliminate the two cities and called it "a very small price to pay" to keep the US and the world safe. The White House says that Trump was misunderstood.
What, exactly, did Trump say about Iran taking out Los Angeles?
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The White House went on the defensive Tuesday over confusing comments President Donald Trump made one night earlier about the war with Iran and high gas prices, with the administration’s top communications official insisting that Trump’s remarks were taken out of context.
Donald Trump is critical of Iran's nuclear program. At an election campaign appearance, he warned that Tehran could wipe out cities like Los Angeles. California's Governor Newsom accuses Trump of promoting attacks with his statements.
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