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What, Exactly, Did Trump Say About Iran Taking Out Los Angeles and San Diego?

President Trump’s comments caused an uproar from members of both parties. A White House official said he was taken out of context.

Sources (2)· Oct 6, 6:48 PM to Oct 6, 7:54 PM

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The New York Times· Oct 6, 6:48 PMWhat, Exactly, Did Trump Say About Iran Taking Out Los Angeles and San Diego?
The Philadelphia Inquirer· Oct 6, 7:54 PMWhat, exactly, did Trump say about Iran taking Out Los Angeles?

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Trump draws cheers, then criticism for musing about Iran taking out U.S. cities"They could take out a city," he said. "Let 'em take out Los Angeles. Let 'em take out San Diego."

PBS NewsHour1d agoWhole story →

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Fury in California after Trump suggests Iran could ‘take out’ LA or San DiegoIt was not immediately clear what Trump meant, but his comments were met with anger from officials in California, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, who called the president “deranged and dangerous.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer1d agoSources (2)Whole story →

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California officials condemn Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San DiegoState and local officials called the president’s remarks “deranged” and “irresponsible.”

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White House rips ‘media freakout’ over Trump suggesting Iran could take out LA, San Diego with nukesThe White House lashed out at Democrats and the media for suggesting that Trump encouraged Iran to "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego during a rally.

New York Post1d agoWhole story →

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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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What, exactly, did Trump say about Iran taking Out Los Angeles?Amid backlash, White House communications director Steven Cheung said Tuesday the president's remarks were taken out of context.

The Philadelphia Inquirer21h agoWhole story →

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'Insane!' Nicolle Wallace flabbergasted by Trump's latest bombing fantasyMS NOW's Nicolle Wallace struggled to find words on Tuesday's edition of MS NOW's "Deadline: White House," following President Donald Trump's open invitation for Iran to bomb Los Angeles and San Diego . She bounced her thoughts off Amy McGrath, a retired Marine colonel and fighter pilot who ran for Senate in 2020. "It's tribalism," said Wallace. "It's…

Raw Story19h agoWhole story →

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White House denies Trump wants to let Iran bomb California citiesThe president's comments sparked a posting war, outraging even some Republicans

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Trump draws cheers, then criticism for musing about Iran taking out U.S. cities"They could take out a city," he said. "Let 'em take out Los Angeles. Let 'em take out San Diego."

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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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White House rips ‘media freakout’ over Trump suggesting Iran could take out LA, San Diego with nukesThe White House lashed out at Democrats and the media for suggesting that Trump encouraged Iran to "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego during a rally.

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