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Newsom again calls for Trump’s removal under 25th Amendment, White House hits back

Newsom's 25th Amendment call against Trump triggers White House response, escalating political conflict.

Context

What happened: California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for invoking the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump, calling him "mentally ill" after Trump's rally remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego. Key numbers: 25th Amendment ratified in 1967. Newsom made a similar call in July. Why it matters: The White House pushed back, saying Trump meant U.S. cities could have faced threats from Iran if Tehran had obtained a nuclear weapon. Newsom's earlier call drew Republican criticism of a double standard.

What changed

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for invoking the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump, calling him "mentally ill" after Trump's rally remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego.

Why it matters

The White House pushed back, saying Trump meant U.S. cities could have faced threats from Iran if Tehran had obtained a nuclear weapon. Newsom's earlier call drew Republican criticism of a double standard.

Sources

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