Trump's remark that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego draws backlash
Residents and officials in both California cities criticized the president's comment, which came during a record-breaking heat wave.
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Comments by President Donald Trump suggesting that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego have drawn condemnation from residents and officials across the political spectrum.
The remark was reported as the two Southern California cities experienced a record-breaking heat wave this week. Residents in both cities described reactions ranging from dismay to anger after the comment became public.
In San Diego, home to multiple U.S. naval bases, some residents said the remark was particularly jarring given the city's military presence, calling it a disservice to the community.
In Los Angeles, residents described the situation as troubling, with reaction spanning across political lines rather than falling along typical partisan divides.
Neither the White House nor Iranian officials were reported to have issued an immediate detailed response addressing the specific remark beyond what was already covered in initial reporting.
The comment adds to a broader pattern of heightened rhetoric between the United States and Iran in recent tensions, though further details on the context of the statement were not immediately available from the original reporting.
Sources
- LA and San Diego residents ‘horrified’ by Trump suggesting Iran bomb them — The Guardian — World
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