Newsom Calls Trump's Comments on LA and San Diego 'Dangerous, If Not Treasonous'
California's governor criticized the president for 'putting a target' on two major US cities after Trump suggested Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticized President Trump's recent comments regarding Los Angeles and San Diego, describing them as 'dangerous, if not treasonous.'
Newsom said Trump's remarks amounted to 'putting a target on two of our biggest cities and one of America's largest naval hubs,' referring to San Diego's significant naval presence, after Trump suggested that Iran could 'take out' the two California cities.
Following the comments, California officials said they would 'actively monitor' for possible threats to the cities, reflecting heightened concern among state leaders over the implications of the president's remarks.
The exchange adds to ongoing friction between Newsom and the Trump administration, with the California governor frequently positioning himself as a vocal critic of the president's policies and public statements.
Separately, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was reported to be set to call for Western nations to return to their 'civilizational roots,' as part of a broader set of remarks addressing values he argued had driven the historical rise of European and allied nations.
The developments come amid a tense period in US domestic politics, with sharp exchanges between state and federal officials over security, rhetoric and policy continuing to dominate the news cycle.
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- Trump’s LA and San Diego comments ‘dangerous, if not treasonous’, says Newsom – US politics live — The Guardian — World
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