- California Governor Gavin Newsom has labelled President Donald Trump "mentally ill" and called for his removal from office via the 25th Amendment.
- The backlash follows remarks by President Trump in Nebraska, where he flippantly suggested an Iranian attack on Los Angeles or San Diego would be a "very small price to pay" for world safety.
- Newsom warned the comments were dangerous and potentially "treasonous", prompting him to direct California's State Threat Assessment Center to monitor potential foreign threats.
- California Senator Alex Padilla also demanded the invocation of the 25th Amendment, while Newsom criticised Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their silence.
- The White House defended President Trump, with Communications Director Steven Cheung dismissing the reaction as a media freakout and insisting the president was speaking hypothetically.
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