Trump's Remarks on California Cities Spark Political Row

President Trump made comments about Iran and two major California cities during a campaign rally. He mentioned Los Angeles and San Diego in connection with the idea of Iran being allowed to 'take out' them.

The remarks quickly drew strong reactions from political figures. California Governor Gavin Newsom responded by calling for the use of the 25th Amendment, a part of the US Constitution that allows officials to remove a president who is considered unable to carry out his duties.

A White House aide later tried to clarify the president's words. According to the aide, Trump was not suggesting that attacks should happen on American cities. Instead, the aide said Trump was explaining the steps he has taken to prevent such attacks from occurring.

This explanation has not stopped the controversy surrounding the comments. Critics argue that the original statement was alarming, regardless of the intended meaning, while supporters say the remarks were taken out of context.

The disagreement highlights ongoing political tension between the Trump administration and California's state leadership, particularly Newsom, who has often publicly disagreed with the president on various issues.

As of now, there has been no further official statement from the White House expanding on the aide's explanation. The story continues to develop, and more reactions from officials and the public are expected in the coming days.