Trump on Iran: 'Let them take out LA, let them take out San Diego'
Summary
President Donald Trump said that Iran could "take out" the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego if he had not acted earlier this year in a war involving Iran. California leaders criticized these remarks, calling them dangerous and threatening, while the White House said Trump meant he prevented attacks on those cities.Key Facts
- President Trump made the remarks during a rally in Nebraska ahead of the midterm elections.
- He mentioned that Iran could have attacked Los Angeles and San Diego.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump's comments "deranged and dangerous."
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass described the remarks as threats and attempts to encourage attacks.
- The White House said Trump referred to his military actions that prevented threats to these cities.
- Los Angeles and San Diego are the largest cities in southern California.
- These cities have important US military bases, including Navy ports and Air Force bases.
- The comments have sparked a political backlash in California.
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