Newsom calls for 25th Amendment after Trump's remarks on California

California Democrats escalated their backlash after President Trump suggested at a midterm rally he would allow Iran to “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, prompting calls for the 25th Amendment. Gov. Gavin Newsom led the charge, telling The Hill that Trump is “mentally ill” and saying “TIME FOR THE 25TH!” He had earlier described Trump as “deranged and dangerous.” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the remarks “dangerous,” while San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria urged Trump to keep the city out of “reckless war talk.” Republicans also weighed in, including House candidate Jim Desmond, who said no American city should be “collateral damage.” The White House, via Steven Cheung, reiterated the comments were taken out of context.