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Trump on Iran: 'Let them take out LA, let them take out San Diego'

The White House said Trump was warning of the risk a nuclear Iran with his comments at a Nebraska rally.

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White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San DiegoGavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged", but the White House said Trump was warning of the risk of a nuclear Iran.

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