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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.

Sources (3)+1 copy· Oct 6, 1:11 PM to Oct 6, 11:13 PM

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BBC News· Oct 6, 1:11 PMTrump on Iran: 'Let them take out LA, let them take out San Diego'
NewsNation· Oct 6, 3:21 PMTrump on Iran war: 'Let 'em take out Los Angeles, let 'em take out San Diego'
CBS News· Oct 6, 11:13 PMTrump suggests letting Iran "take out" LA, San Diego during rally

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