Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
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Summary
President Donald Trump suggested at a rally that Iran could "take out" the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, referring to the ongoing conflict and high gas prices. California leaders, including the governor and mayors, strongly criticized his remarks, saying they put large U.S. cities and residents at risk.Key Facts
- President Trump spoke in Nebraska and linked high gas prices to the war with Iran, calling them a "small price to pay."
- He suggested Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego, two major cities in California.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump’s comments “deranged and dangerous.”
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the president’s words were irresponsible and could harm the city’s safety.
- San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said his city is “not expendable” and criticized Trump’s war talk.
- San Diego hosts important U.S. military bases.
- Some people debated if Trump was joking or revealing sensitive information about Iranian targets.
- U.S. defense officials say Iran currently cannot hit the U.S. mainland with missiles.
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