Trump Suggests Iran Could 'Take Out' Los Angeles During Nebraska Rally
Trump said the war with Iran was worth higher gas prices and joked the country could strike Los Angeles before the conflict ends.
- 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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The Governor of California called the President of the United States "crazy and dangerous." US President Donald Trump, at a rally in Nebraska, said that Iran could "destroy" Los Angeles and San Diego. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to CBS News Los Angeles. On October 5, in Grand Island, Nebraska. Trump arrived there at a pre-election event. "This is a small price for the security of the world and our country. They could destroy …
US President Donald Trump said in a speech during a visit to Nebraska that the war with Iran is "almost over". He also commented on the possibility of attacking American cities. "Let them destroy Los Angeles or San Diego. It's a very small price to pay."
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Trump's Comment That Iran Could `Take Out' LA Draws Criticism From Bass
President Donald Trump suggestion at a campaign rally Grand Island, Nebraska Monday that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego drew quick criticism from Mayor Karen Bass and other California Democratic elected officials. “The president of the United States suggested that a foreign government attack Los Angeles. His statements against our city are […]
Trump's comment that Iran could 'take out' LA, SD draws criticism from leaders
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - President Donald Trump suggestion at a campaign rally Grand Island, Nebraska today that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego drew criticism from Governor Gavin Newsom and other California Democratic elected officials. "The president of the United States suggested that a foreign government attack Los Angeles. His statements
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