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

President Trump stated during a rally that Iran could "take out Los Angeles" and "take out San Diego," which he described as a "very small price to pay" for keeping the country safe. California leaders including Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayors Karen Bass and Todd Gloria criticized the remarks as dangerous and threatening.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM EDT
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