Trump's Remark on 'Taking Out' Los Angeles or San Diego Draws Republican Criticism
A San Diego congressional candidate rebuked the president after he suggested Iran could strike the cities, while other Republicans stayed largely silent.
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A Republican congressional candidate in San Diego has criticized President Donald Trump after he suggested that Iran could “take out” San Diego or Los Angeles, a rare rebuke of the president from within his own party.
Jim Desmond, the candidate, said he had “served to protect Americans, not write off American cities,” responding to remarks Trump made during a rally in Nebraska on Monday night.
The comments drew swift condemnation from Democratic leaders in California, who called them reckless. Most Republican officials have so far declined to publicly address the remarks.
The episode adds to a string of controversial statements from Trump concerning domestic US cities, and comes amid continued tension between the administration and Iran.
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- Trump’s suggestion to ‘take out’ LA or San Diego draws Republican rebuke — The Guardian — World
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