Trump suggests Iran could destroy Los Angeles and San Diego
Donald Trump suggested at a Nebraska rally that Iran might attack Los Angeles and San Diego if the United States developed nuclear weapons.
President makes controversial remarks
The US president told supporters in Grand Island on Monday that high prices from the war with Iran were a small price for safety. He stated that enemies could take out a city and specifically named Los Angeles and San Diego as targets. The crowd applauded these comments during the event.
California officials condemn the statements
Governor Gavin Newsom called the president deranged and dangerous after he sent National Guard troops to occupy California previously. Newsom said the remarks advocated an attack on more than 10 million US residents in two large cities. Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles also assailed the president for making what she termed an irresponsible threat.
2 outlets, different leads
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The Guardian
Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
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The Hill
Newsom rips Trump over 'let 'em take Los Angeles' remark
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2 independent outlets. Headlines as published. Links open the original report.