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Trump remarks that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles, San Diego draw backlash

Axios·October 6, 2026·1 min read
Trump remarks that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles, San Diego draw backlash

California leaders blasted President Trump after he said at a Monday rally, "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego," in reference to Iran. The White House insisted Trump was misunderstood, posting that he meant the U.S. was fighting to stop Iran from having that ability. Trump called the war's economic pain "a small price to pay."

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