White House clarifies Trump's remarks on threat to San Diego, Los Angeles
Communications Director Steven Cheung said the president was referencing a potential risk to U.S. cities tied to Iran's nuclear program, not a direct new threat.
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The White House moved to clarify remarks by President Donald Trump suggesting he would act to prevent the destruction of San Diego and Los Angeles, according to information shared by TASS.
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung said Trump's comments referred to a potential danger facing American cities if the United States did not take military action against Iran over Tehran's nuclear program.
The clarification followed attention to the president's original statement, which did not specify a direct or imminent threat to either city. Cheung's explanation framed the remarks within the broader context of U.S.-Iran tensions over Iran's nuclear activities.
No further details were provided on what specific military action might be under consideration or on the current state of U.S.-Iran talks regarding the nuclear program.
Sources
- Trump promises to prevent destruction of San Diego, Los Angeles — TASS (Russia)
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