Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
US President Donald Trump suggested at a rally in Nebraska that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego, prompting immediate condemnation from California leaders. Governor Gavin Newsom and the mayors of both cities labeled the remarks reckless and dangerous, arguing they threaten the safety of millions of residents. The White House downplayed the incident as a media overreaction, asserting that the comments were intended to highlight the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran.
- ▪Trump made the comments during a campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, while discussing the costs of the war with Iran.
- ▪Governor Gavin Newsom described the president as 'deranged and dangerous' for advocating an attack on over 10 million US residents.
- ▪Mayors Karen Bass of Los Angeles and Todd Gloria of San Diego issued statements condemning the remarks as irresponsible and threatening.
- ▪The White House communications director Steven Cheung stated that the president was referring to the potential threat of a nuclear Iran rather than endorsing an attack.
- ▪US defense officials have previously noted that Iran currently lacks the capability to launch a direct missile attack on the US mainland.
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1:07Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' American cities at rally – videoCaliforniaTrump suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San DiegoGavin Newsom calls comments ‘deranged and dangerous’ after president tells Nebraska rally: ‘They can take out a city’ Can the Iran war cost Trump in the US midterm elections? Your questions answered Lauren Gambino in Los AngelesTue 6 Oct 2026 04.04 EDTLast modified on Tue 6 Oct 2026 21.26 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLeaders in California have denounced Donald Trump as “reckless” and “deranged” after the US president suggested Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego – two liberal cities in the blue state that has been a frequent target of his administration.At a rally in ruby red Nebraska on Monday night, Trump told supporters that…
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