Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing backlash

During a political rally in Nebraska on Monday, President Donald Trump told supporters that Iran could "take out" a major U.S. city such as Los Angeles or San Diego.

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Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing backlash

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During a political rally in Nebraska on Monday, President Donald Trump told supporters that Iran could "take out" a major U.S. city such as Los Angeles or San Diego. This statement prompted immediate criticism from California's Democratic leaders and some Republican figures. Trump made these remarks while discussing American wartime economic sacrifices and expressing his desire for a "tremendous victory." The article does not provide further details on the context or specific reasons for Trump's assertion regarding Iran's capabilities.

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Trump stated he was determined to 'see a tremendous victory, because it verifies all the things we did'.

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Trump discussed American wartime economic sacrifices at a rally.

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Trump's statement drew swift rebuke from California's Democratic leaders and some fellow Republicans.

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Trump suggested Iran could 'take out' a major US city like Los Angeles or San Diego.

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President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could “take out” a major US city like Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing a swift rebuke from California’s Democratic leaders and some fellow Republicans. Trump, speaking at a political rally in the state’s farm belt on Monday, discussed American wartime economic sacrifices and said he was determined to “see a tremendous victory, because it verifies all the things we did”. “And again, remember, with the ‌war, it’s...

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