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Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

President Donald Trump suggested Iran could "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego at a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska. California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and the mayors of Los Angeles and San Diego, denounced the president's remarks as dangerous and potentially compromising safety.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 06:30 AM EDT
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