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Trump's Iran attack remarks spark backlash from California leaders

During a rally in Nebraska, Donald Trump suggested that Iran could attack major U.S. cities like Los Angeles or San Diego, framing it as a small price to pay for global safety and an imminent end to the war. His remarks drew swift criticism from California leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom, and Mayors Karen Bass and Todd Gloria, who denounced his statements as dangerous and a potential threat to public safety. The White House later clarified that Trump's intent was to emphasize that the U.S. was preventing Iran from having the capability to attack these cities. AI

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Trump's Iran attack remarks spark backlash from California leaders

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 (TL) · Reuters ·

    Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing backlash

    President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could “take out” a major US city like Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing a swift rebuke from California’s Democratic leaders and some fellow Republicans. Trump, speaking at a political rally in the…

  2. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

    Trump remarks that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles, San Diego draw backlash

    <p>California leaders blasted <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">President Trump</a> after he said during a Monday rally about <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a>, "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them t…