California Governor Calls Trump’s Iran Comments ‘Dangerous’

Trump’s remarks spark state response

California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned former President Donald Trump’s comments that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego, calling them “dangerous – if not treasonous”. Newsom said the remarks put a target on two of the state’s biggest cities and a major naval hub.

Heightened threat monitoring

In response, Newsom directed the state’s emergency preparedness center to “actively monitor” possible threats. The center will remain on heightened alert if foreign actors interpret the president’s remarks as an invitation to target California.

Political reactions

Democratic leaders in California, including nominee Xavier Becerra, criticized Trump’s statements. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said no American city should be described as expendable. The White House, through director Steven Cheung, claimed Trump was misinterpreted and that the comments were meant to reassure that U.S. cities would have been threatened if Iran had not been stopped.