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Trump appears to reframe 'let them hit’ comment during San Antonio rally

During a San Antonio rally, President Trump appeared to reframe his earlier remarks that Iran could "hit" San Diego or Los Angeles, suggesting Iran would only do so if it had nuclear weapons. His comments followed criticism after he told a Nebraska crowd that Iran could "take out" the cities.

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