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White House Aide Insists Trump Did Not Call For Attacks On U.S. Cities

The White House said the president did not insinuate Monday night that he wanted Iran to attack U.S. cities but instead wants to prevent Tehran from having that capability.

Sources (1)· Oct 6, 3:15 PM

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