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Outrage after president says Iran could 'take out' US cities

Original: Yesterday the president said Iran could “take out Los Angeles or San Diego” and called it a very small price to pay. I k

The US president said Iran could 'take out Los Angeles or San Diego' and called such a loss 'a very small price to pay'. Critics condemned the remark as morally indefensible, arguing that talk of an enemy destroying an American city sends a dangerous signal to allies and adversaries alike. The comment has triggered sharp backlash and renewed debate about the administration's rhetoric on Iran and nuclear risk.

Why now: The president's dismissive remark about an enemy destroying major American cities struck many as reckless and morally shocking.

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• Yesterday the president said Iran could “take out Los Angeles or San Diego” and called it a very small price to pay. I know what he said. And it’s just wrong. When the president talks about an enemy talking out and American city, the whole world is listening. He is morally… · skykiss@sfba.social · 12

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