White House Denies Trump Suggested Iran Should "Take Out" US Cities
The White House has issued a denial regarding claims that Donald Trump suggested Iran target U.S. cities. Democratic officials in California had accused the former president of encouraging such actions against Los Angeles and San Diego.
Why it matters
This highlights the intense political polarization and the high-stakes rhetoric surrounding national security and presidential conduct.
Democrats -- who control the state of California where both Los Angeles and San Diego are…
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