California leaders hit back after Trump says Iran can 'take out' LA and San Diego
Summary
California leaders criticized President Trump after he said that if Iran attacked Los Angeles or San Diego, it would be a "small price to pay" for global safety. These comments were made during a rally in Nebraska and sparked strong responses from California's governor and mayors.Key Facts
- President Trump said at a rally that Iran "taking out" Los Angeles or San Diego would be a small price for keeping the world safe.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom called the statement "deranged and dangerous."
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said a president should protect the country, not threaten American cities.
- San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said the city is not collateral damage and criticized Trump’s "reckless war talk."
- Los Angeles and San Diego are large cities with important U.S. military bases, including Navy and Air Force facilities.
- Trump also said the war with Iran is almost over during his speech in Nebraska.
- Trump and Governor Newsom have a history of public disagreements on various issues.
- Trump has not responded to the criticism from California leaders about these comments.
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