Trump suggests allowing Iran to "take out" LA and San Diego during campaign rally
State officials condemned the remarks as dangerous, noting that 13 million people reside in the two metropolitan areas, according to Governor Gavin Newsom.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, where he joked that Iran attacking Los Angeles would be a "small price to pay" for keeping America safe during the ongoing war.
- Trump launched the war in February, claiming Iran was about to obtain nuclear weapons despite intelligence agencies finding otherwise; he asserted the conflict is "artificial" and necessary for global security.
- After deploying the National Guard and Marines to California, Trump said foreign enemies should "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego; California Governor Gavin Newsom denounced the remarks while sharing video of Trump's comments.
- Veteran journalist Jim Acosta noted the crowd applauded as Trump fantasized about nuclear attacks on the cities. Actress Carrie Coon questioned, "Can we take the keys away from Grandpa yet?"
- While Trump has repeatedly claimed the conflict would end shortly, experts suggest destroyed energy facilities in the Persian Gulf will keep prices elevated as the war has dragged on for over six months.
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Trump Invites Iran to 'Take Out' LA, San Diego
President Trump's latest campaign riff about Iran is setting off alarms in California. At a Monday rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, the command in chief said that, in the context of the Iran war, "they can take out a city-let 'em take out Los Angeles, let 'em take out...
Trump Really Said This About Iran: "let ’em take out Los Angeles. Let ’em take out San Diego."
So basically a sitting President is saying what now? President Donald Trump ignited a new political firestorm after appearing to dismiss the potential destruction of two major American cities while… The post Trump Really Said This About Iran: “let ’em take out Los Angeles. Let ’em take out San Diego.” appeared first on .
Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Trump was speaking at a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, ahead of the midterm elections and said he wanted to see “a tremendous victory because...
Trump: “Let Iran Take Out Los Angeles And San Diego”
The Los Angeles Times reports: President Trump, speaking at a campaign rally Monday, suggested Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego — a comment that was possibly in jest but brought a quick reaction from leaders in California. Trump said he wanted to “see a tremendous victory” in the November election, “’cause it … The post Trump: “Let Iran Take Out Los Angeles And San Diego” appeared first on Joe.My.God..
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