The White House has pushed back after Democrats accused President Donald Trump of suggesting Iran should "take out" the major US cities of Los Angeles and San Diego.

California Governor Gavin Newsom denounced the Republican Trump as "deranged and dangerous".

LOS ANGELES: President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could "take out" a major US city like Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing a swift rebuke from California's Democratic

US President Donald Trump faced criticism after saying Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, with Democrats accusing him of encouraging attacks on the US cities.

President Donald Trump’s remarks about the possibility that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego have sparked a firestorm of criticism, with Democrats claiming the president was either calling for a foreign adversary to attack the U.S. or portraying the destruction of two major cities as acceptable collateral damage. That's not our reading of the president's comments.

State and local officials called the president’s remarks "deranged" and "irresponsible." The White House said Trump's comments have been misrepresented.

White House denies Trump suggested Iran should take out Los Angeles and San Diego in rally remarks on the Iran war and nuclear threat. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The California governor and other critics say the President’s comments signal mental instability.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he has directed the State Threat Assessment Center to monitor for any possible threats to California after the president's remarks.

Tuesday on ABC's "The View," co-host Sunny Hostin said President Donald Trump is "deranged," so it might be time to consider removing him with the 25th | Clips

Whether you're a Republican or Democrat, if you read this headline from The New York Times, you'd be appalled at President Donald Trump's seemingly callous comments about the Iran war and high gas prices: "Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran ‘Take Out' L.A. or San Diego."

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Trump "mentally ill" and demanded the 25th Amendment after the president's remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego.