Californians blast Trump remark that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles, San Diego
President Donald Trump faced backlash after suggesting that the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego by Iran would be a small price to pay for victory. California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, condemned the remarks as dangerous and deranged.
Why it matters
The comments have intensified political tensions between the Trump administration and California leadership ahead of critical midterm elections.
Published 12 hours ago • loading... • Updated 1 hour ago Show Less Icon Californians blast Trump remark that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles, San Diego California leaders condemned Trump’s remarks as dangerous after he suggested Americans should accept the loss of two major cities to help defeat Iran. Left Center Right Ground G Logo Light Bias Comparison Ground G Logo Bias Comparison On Monday, President Donald Trump suggested at a Grand Island, Nebraska, rally that the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego by Iran would be "a small price to pay" for victory in the US-Israeli war. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the President "deranged," while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass labeled the comments "dangerous," arguing they treated residents as expendable collateral damage.
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