California Governor Calls for 25th Amendment Amid Trump Remarks on Iran
California Governor Gavin Newsom called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked against President Trump following remarks where Trump suggested Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
Wichita Hutchinson Plus, KS, October 6, 2026 — California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump. This action by the governor follows remarks attributed to President Trump in which he reportedly suggested that Iran could target and “take out” major Californian cities.
The specific remarks made by President Trump that prompted Governor Newsom’s statement were not detailed beyond the assertion that he suggested Iran possessed the capability to attack Los Angeles and San Diego. The timing and full context of President Trump’s statements have not been provided in the available summary.
Governor Newsom’s call for invoking the 25th Amendment is a significant political action, typically considered when a president is deemed unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. The summary does not elaborate on Governor Newsom’s specific legal or political reasoning beyond referencing the reported remarks.
The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution deals with presidential succession and disability. Its invocation requires a specific process involving the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet, or by Congress, to declare the president unable to carry out their duties.
Details regarding any response from the White House, President Trump himself, or other political figures to Governor Newsom’s call were not included in the provided summary. The specific date of Governor Newsom’s statement also remains unstated.
Story summarized from the original created by Julia Manchester, Amie Parnes, and The Hill on www.ksn.com, see more information here.
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