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Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego
Original: Trump suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
At a rally in Nebraska, President Trump suggested Iran was capable of striking major US cities, saying 'they can take out a city' and naming Los Angeles or San Diego. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the remarks 'deranged and dangerous', accusing the president of undermining confidence in American cities. The comments are drawing criticism as provocative and alarmist.
Why now: The president's incendiary comments about an attack on major US cities and Newsom's sharp response are drawing widespread attention.
Donald TrumpIranGavin NewsomLos AngelesSan Diego
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Evidence
- Trump suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego · The Guardian
Gavin Newsom calls comments ‘deranged and dangerous’ after president tells Nebraska rally: ‘They can take out a city’
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