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Newsom tags in State Threat Assessment Center over Trump’s Iran nuclear comments
Newsom said the state office will review Trump’s remarks as California officials assess whether they pose a security risk.
President Donald Trump suggested allowing the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego, dismissing concerns about high prices as "artificial."
White House communications director Steven Cheung stated Trump's comments were misconstrued, asserting the President argued U.S. cities would lack air force support and funding.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta called the remarks a "shocking low," while San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said cities are "not expendable," criticizing Trump's threats.
Governor Newsom engaged state threat assessment resources, while Senator Adam Schiff and other California Democrats condemned the rhetoric and called for removal proceedings.
Critics across the political spectrum denounced the statements, emphasizing that a President's duty is to protect the country, not threaten its municipalities.