Newsom tags in State Threat Assessment Center over Trump’s Iran nuclear comments

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Today's top stories - October 6, 2026

Today's top stories - October 6, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday said he directed the State Threat Assessment Center to monitor for any possible threats to the Golden State after President Trump’s “invitation” for Iran to “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego.

“Donald Trump’s remarks were dangerous — if not treasonous — putting a target on two of our biggest cities and one of America’s largest naval hubs,” Newsom wrote on the social platform X. “I am directing the State Threat Assessment Center to actively monitor the situation in the event that foreign actors interpret the President’s remarks as an invitation to target California.”

Newsom and other officials from the state blasted the president for remarks he made during a rally in Grand Island, Neb., on Monday.........

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