Trump’s suggestion to ‘take out’ LA or San Diego draws Republican rebuke
Summary
President Donald Trump said at a rally that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego, which sparked criticism from many politicians, including some Republicans. Jim Desmond, a Republican running for Congress in San Diego, said the president’s job is to protect Americans, not accept the loss of U.S. cities.Key Facts
- President Trump said Iran could attack Los Angeles or San Diego during a rally in Nebraska.
- Many Democrats in California condemned the comments.
- Most Republican leaders stayed silent, but Republican Jim Desmond criticized Trump’s remarks.
- Desmond, a former mayor and Navy veteran, said no American city should be considered expendable.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom and other officials also spoke out against the comments.
- Some Trump supporters defended the president’s remarks, saying they were taken out of context.
- The White House said Trump’s comments were misunderstood and that stopping Iran keeps America safer.
- The controversy relates to fears about Iran possibly gaining nuclear weapons.
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