Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ Los Angeles and San Diego, Residents React
Former President Donald Trump implied Iran might attack Los Angeles and San Diego, prompting widespread condemnation from residents and officials in both.
Trump’s Iran Threat Sparks Shock in Los Angeles and San Diego
Former President Donald Trump implied that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego during a rally in Nebraska on Monday night. The comments were posted to social media early Tuesday, prompting immediate backlash from residents of both cities.
California Governor Gavin Newsom called the remarks dangerous and possibly treasonous, noting that the president had already targeted the West Coast in past statements. San Diego Veterans for Peace, led by communications director Gil Field, described the statement as horrible and expressed horror. A naval veteran running for Congress in San Diego also rebuked the comments, emphasizing that no American city is expendable.
Los Angeles residents, including a hair stylist who feared for her family’s safety, reacted with shock and frustration, citing the president’s long history of targeting immigrant communities. The remarks have intensified scrutiny of the president’s rhetoric toward major U.S. cities, raising questions about the impact on local security perceptions.
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