Gavin Newsom calls threat of Iran drone attacks ‘critical’ — but heaps blame on President Trump
By Josh Koehn
Published on March 11, 2026.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called the threat of Iran launching drone attacks on California a "critical" threat, while also criticising President Trump over the ongoing war in the Middle East. Newsom stated that he has yet to discuss these threats with President Trump and blamed the White House for starting a war without purpose that has caused gas prices to rise globally. He also mentioned that the state has been working with international partners to assess the potential threat of an oil shortage.
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