California Gov. Newsom Calls for 25th Amendment Removal of President Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom renewed calls for the invocation of the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump following Trump’s contentious remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego during a campaign rally in Nebraska on October 5. Newsom described the president as “mentally ill” and “deranged and dangerous,” intensifying their ongoing political feud during Trump’s second term.

Newsom’s Renewed 25th Amendment Call

Governor Newsom explicitly called for the removal of President Trump under the 25th Amendment after Trump said, “They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay.” In statements provided to various media outlets, Newsom said, “Donald Trump is mentally ill. TIME FOR THE 25TH!” He also condemned the president on X, calling him “deranged and dangerous.”

This is not the first time the California governor has advocated for the 25th Amendment’s use against Trump. In July, Newsom labeled Trump’s election integrity speech a “legitimate 25th Amendment moment” and referred to the speech as “the rambling of a mad king.” Those earlier comments drew criticism from Republicans who accused Newsom and other Democrats of hypocrisy, citing their defense of former President Joe Biden amid similar concerns about age and cognitive ability.

Trump’s Controversial Remarks on Iran and U.S. Cities

President Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island on October 5. Discussing the conflict with Iran, Trump remarked that Americans were paying a “small price … for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe,” before referencing the potential threat to U.S. cities like Los Angeles and San Diego.

The president’s message suggested that Iranian threats to American cities could have been real if Tehran had obtained nuclear weapons. Trump’s statement sparked immediate backlash, particularly from Newsom, who viewed the comments as reckless and dangerous.

White House Responds to Backlash

The White House pushed back against interpretations of Trump’s comments, emphasizing that the president was highlighting the threat American cities might have faced if Iran had developed nuclear capabilities. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung called the media reaction a “media freakout” that was “not rooted in reality.”

Cheung stated, “Trump was clearly stating U.S. cities would have been threatened if a nuclear Iran hadn’t been stopped.” He added, “America is safer because of the President. Iran has no nuclear, no navy, no air force, and no money.”

Political Tensions Between Newsom and Trump

The feud between President Trump and Governor Newsom has persisted throughout the president’s second term. Their relationship has been marked by sharp disagreements and public rebukes on various issues. The most recent exchange underscores the deep political divide between the Republican White House and Democratic leadership in California.

Newsom’s forceful language and repeated calls for the 25th Amendment signal his ongoing opposition to President Trump’s policies and rhetoric. Meanwhile, the White House continues to defend Trump’s statements as part of a broader national security narrative.

As the political battle intensifies, the debate over the 25th Amendment and presidential fitness remains a key point of contention between the two leaders.

The situation continues to develop as both sides hold firm to their positions amid growing public attention.