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Trump Doubles Down on Comments About Iran Bombing LA and San Diego

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Trump repeated remarks about Iranian missiles hitting LA or San Diego, drawing criticism as the White House defended his remarks.

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  1. Newsom, Bass respond to Trump's 'take out Los Angeles' comments

    Headline from KRQE Albuquerque ·

  2. Trump doubles down on California comments: 'Let them hit San Diego, Los Angeles'

    Headline from FOX8 WGHP ·

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    Trump Doubles Down on Comments About Iran Bombing LA and San Diego

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Says Iran Taking Out California Cities Is ‘Small Price’ (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    At an Oct. 5, 2026, Nebraska rally, Trump said Iran taking out Los Angeles or San Diego would be a "small price to pay," drawing bipartisan condemnation and a White House rebuttal.

  2. KTLA Los Angeles

    Trump on war in Iran: 'Let 'em take out Los Angeles, let 'em take out San Diego' (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    U.S. President Donald Trump seemingly discussed the idea of foreign powers taking out California’s most populated cities while delivering a speech at a Republican rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo in Grand Island, Nebraska Monday evening.

  3. Baptist News Global

    Trump says Iran bombing San Diego and LA would be ‘small price to pay’ (opens Baptist News Global)

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    Baptist News Global's feed description

    Letting Iran bomb Los Angeles and San Diego would be a “small price to pay” for the U.S. intervention in Iran, President Donald Trump told a rally in Grand Island, Neb., Oct. 5. The inflammatory comments have been confirmed by...

  4. FOX 40 Sacramento

    'Deranged and dangerous': Newsom slams Trump for suggesting Iran 'take out' LA, San Diego (opens FOX 40 Sacramento)

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    FOX 40 Sacramento's feed description

    (FOX40.COM) — Condemnation from California politicians rolled in quickly Monday night after President Donald Trump suggested Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego during a speech to supporters. "With the war, it's just artificial. It's a little bit high.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Trump suggests letting Iran 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign rally (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Trump made the remarks during a rambling speech in which he said gas prices would be lower soon, touted his ouster of Venezuela's dictator, and made attacks on news outlets.

  6. Forbes

    Trump Draws Backlash For ‘Let Them Take Out Los Angeles’ Or ‘San Diego’ Iran War Remarks (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Democratic leaders and lawmakers from California called out Trump’s remarks and accused him of “inviting an attack” on U.S. soil.

  7. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    President Trump suggests letting Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign event in Nebraska (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    President Donald Trump suggested letting Iran attack Los Angeles and San Diego while speaking at a midterm campaign event in Nebraska on Monday.

  8. Foxla

    Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles during Nebraska rally (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego . "It’s a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe," Trump said on Monday at the rally in Grand Island, Nebraska.

  9. CBS News

    Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" L.A., San Diego during rally (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Gov. Gavin Newsom called President Trump "deranged and dangerous" after he suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.

  10. KION Central Coast

    Trump suggests allowing Iran to “take out” L.A. and San Diego during campaign rally (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Tom Wait Gov. Gavin Newsom rebuked President Trump after he suggested letting Iran “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego during a campaign rally in Nebraska. “It’s a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe,” Mr. Trump said. “They can take out a city.

  11. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

    'Let 'em take out San Diego': local leaders condemn Trump rally remarks (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

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    FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

    San Diego elected officials from both parties condemned President Donald Trump's remarks during a Nebraska rally where he commented on the cost of the U.S.-Iran war.

  12. KTLA Los Angeles

    Newsom, Bass respond to Trump's 'take out Los Angeles' comments (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass responded to President Donald Trump’s apparent comments about foreign powers taking out Los Angeles and San Diego at a Republican rally in Nebraska Monday evening. “They could take out a city. Let ‘em take out Los Angeles.

  13. KESQ Palm Springs

    Trump’s comment that Iran could ‘take out’ LA, SD draws criticism from leaders (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - President Donald Trump suggestion at a campaign rally Grand Island, Nebraska today that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego drew criticism from Governor Gavin Newsom and other California Democratic elected officials.

  14. Newsweek

    Mayors of San Diego, LA Slam Trump Saying Destruction 'Small Price to Pay' (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    President Donald Trump suggested Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego during a campaign rally.

  15. NBC Los Angeles

    ‘Let them take out Los Angeles': President Trump defends ongoing war with Iran (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    President Donald Trump speaks at U.S. Steel Corporation’s Mon Valley Works-Irvin plant, Friday, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa.

  16. The Guardian

    Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego (opens The Guardian)

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    Gavin Newsom calls comments ‘deranged and dangerous’ after president tells Nebraska rally: ‘They can take out a city’ Leaders in California have sharply denounced Donald Trump as “reckless” and “deranged” after the US president suggested Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego – two liberal …

  17. ABC News

    Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    President Donald Trump suggested Monday during a political rally in Nebraska that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, comments that drew condemnation.

  18. NBC Chicago

    Trump sparks outrage for saying Iran could ‘take out' Los Angeles or San Diego (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    President Donald Trump speaks at U.S. Steel Corporation’s Mon Valley Works-Irvin plant, Friday, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa.

  19. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Lauren Chadwick, CNN (CNN) — Officials in California denounced comments made by President Donald Trump as “dangerous” on Monday after he appeared to suggest Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego – major cities in a state he has often criticized.

  20. BBC News

    California leaders hit back after Trump says Iran can 'take out' LA and San Diego (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    The US president said rising gas prices were a "small price to pay for keeping the world safe" at an election rally in Nebraska.

  21. KRON4

    'Deranged and dangerous': Newsom slams Trump for suggesting Iran 'take out' L.A. (opens KRON4)

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    KRON4's feed description

    (FOX40.COM) — Condemnation from California politicians rolled in quickly Monday night after President Donald Trump suggested Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego during a speech to supporters. "With the war, it's just artificial. It's a little bit high.

  22. The Hill

    Newsom rips Trump over 'let 'em take Los Angeles' remark (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed President Trump as “deranged and dangerous” after he suggested Iran could “take out” two major U.S. cities located in the Golden State if the country developed a nuclear weapon. Trump made the comment during remarks at a political rally in Grand Island, Neb.

  23. The New Republic

    Trump Suggests Letting Iran “Take Out” Los Angeles and San Diego (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    At a rally in Nebraska Tuesday night, President Trump told his supporters exactly what he thinks about the well-being of the American people. Trump first said that the prices of goods and services, which have gone up thanks to his ill-advised Iran war and tariff policies, were “just a little bit hig…

  24. End Time Headlines

    Trump under fire after suggesting letting Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign event (opens End Time Headlines)

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    End Time Headlines's feed description

    President Donald Trump suggested Monday night that Iran could “take out” a major American city such as Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing an immediate rebuke from California leaders and some fellow Republicans.

  25. New York Post

    Newsom blasts ‘deranged and dangerous’ Trump for joking that Iran could ‘take out’ LA and San Diego (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted President Trump as "deranged" after appearing to joke that Iran would be able to "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego if it obtained nuclear weapons.

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