Trump Says US Cities Can Be 'Taken Out' by Iran in War

Los Angeles and San Diego in a war, according to a recording of his comments at an election campaign rally in Nebraska. to American lives. The White House, however, defended Trump's comments, saying they were made in the context of stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

noting that it's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe. They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego.

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Trump said, according to the White House.

Newsom said in a statement. brazen abuse of power Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also condemned the comments, saying they were disgusting and disqualifying.

San Diego is home to major US military installations, including Navy ports and Air Force bases. Los Angeles is also home to significant military installations. This includes the Los Angeles Air Force Base and the space system command headquarters of the US Space Force.

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This is not the first time Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom have publicly clashed. With Trump previously describing Newsom as incompetent and Newsom accusing Trump of a brazen abuse of power after military personnel were deployed to secure federal buildings during anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles.

The White House has not commented on whether Trump will respond to the criticism from California politicians. The White House rapid response account has pushed back on the characterization of Trump's comments. Saying they were not rooted in reality and that the US is fighting to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.