Trump Suggests Letting Iran “Take Out” Los Angeles and San Diego
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- NYT Worldseen 6 Oct, 14:56headline rewritten
Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San DiegoTrump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego, Drawing Anger From California Leaders - The Hillseen 6 Oct, 21:42headline rewritten
Live updates: White House pushes back as California officials fume over Trump's Iran remarkLive updates: Trump unveils sub investment in Baltimore; California officials fume over Iran remark - ABC News (Australia)seen 7 Oct, 03:41headline rewritten
Trump draws backlash for suggesting Iran could 'take out' LATrump says Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego - The Hillseen 7 Oct, 18:08description edited
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California Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday demanded President Trump apologize for remarks he made at a campaign rally suggesting Iran could "take out" the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. "As members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, we call on President Trump to apologize to the over 16 million Americans who live in the...California Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday demanded President Trump apologize for remarks he made at a campaign rally suggesting Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. "As members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, we call on President Trump to apologize to the over 16 million Americans who live in the Los Angeles and...
- The Guardian Worldseen 9 Oct, 02:54headline rewritten
LA and San Diego residents ‘horrified’ by Trump’s comment: ‘obsessed with us’LA and San Diego residents ‘horrified’ by Trump suggesting Iran bomb them - South China Morning Postseen 9 Oct, 02:54description edited
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US President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could “take out” a major US city like Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing a swift rebuke from California’s Democratic leaders and some fellow Republicans. Trump, speaking at a political rally in the state’s farm belt on Monday, discussed American wartime economic sacrifices and said he was determined to “see a tremendous victory, because it verifies all the things we did”. “And again, remember, with the war,...US President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could “take out” a major US city like Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing a swift rebuke from California’s Democratic leaders and some fellow Republicans. Trump, speaking at a political rally in the state’s farm belt on Monday, discussed American wartime economic sacrifices and said he was determined to “see a tremendous victory, because it verifies all the things we did”. “And again, remember, with the war,...
- sandiegouniontribune.comseen 9 Oct, 03:50headline rewritten
White House aide says Trump did not call for attacks on US citiesWhite House aide says Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he’s preventing them - ukiahdailyjournal.comseen 9 Oct, 03:52headline rewritten
White House aide says Trump did not call for attacks on US citiesWhite House aide says Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he’s preventing them - mercurynews.comseen 9 Oct, 03:54headline rewritten
White House aide says Trump did not call for attacks on US citiesWhite House aide says Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he’s preventing them
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Tue, 6 October 2026
42 reports- newrepublic.com00:00first to report
California leaders are furious after the president suggested that losing the two cities is a “small price to pay.”
- 24sata (Croatia)06:00
San Diego nije kolateralna šteta, objavio je gradonačelnik San Diega Todd Gloria
- NYT World07:11edited after publishing
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Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San DiegoGov. Gavin Newsom called the president “dangerous and deranged” after his remarks at a political rally, where Mr. Trump said the Iran war was necessary to “keep the world safe.”
- Al Jazeera English07:12
At a campaign rally in Nebraska, US President Donald Trump joked about letting Iran bomb Los Angeles and San Diego.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:20
'Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay,' says US president
- The Guardian World08:04
Gavin Newsom calls comments ‘deranged and dangerous’ after president tells Nebraska rally: ‘They can take out a city’ Leaders in California have denounced Donald Trump as “reckless” and “deranged” after the US president suggested Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego – two liberal cities in the blue state that has been a frequent target of his administration. At a rally in ruby red Nebraska on Monday night, Trump told supporters that he hoped to see a “tremendous victory” in the...
- Google News - Top Stories08:55
Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego The Guardian Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego CNN Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego The New York Times Newsom, Bass respond to Trump’s ‘take out Los Angeles’ comments KTLA ‘Traitor!’ Californian Leaders, Others Go Berserk After Trump Says ‘Let’ Iran ‘Take Out’ LA, San Diego yahoo.com
- Novinky (Czechia)09:26
Americký prezident Donald Trump v pondělí prohlásil, že by Írán mohl v USA zničit nějaké město. Následně řekl, aby USA nechaly Teherán zničit Los Angeles a San Diego. Tato slova podle stanice ABC pronesl na předvolebním mítinku v Nebrasce, kvůli čemuž sklidil kritiku starostů obou měst.
- Index.hr (Croatia)10:21
GUVERNER Kalifornije Gavin Newsom napao je predsjednika Donalda Trumpa nakon što je ovaj tijekom predizbornog skupa u Nebraski sugerirao da bi Iran mogao "uništiti" Los Angeles i San Diego.
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)6 Oct, 11:19their copy
- iDNES (Czechia)10:40
Americký prezident Donald Trump v pondělí večer vyvolal ostrou kritiku nejen ze strany demokratických lídrů. Na předvolebním shromáždění v Nebrasce řekl, že Írán může „zničit“ města jako San Diego nebo Los Angeles a že zvýšené ceny benzinu jsou pouze „malou cenou“, kterou je třeba zaplatit. Guvernér Kalifornie Gavin Newsom nazval Trumpa „pomateným a nebezpečným“. Výroky odsoudili starostové Los Angeles a San Diega i další lídři.
- BBC News World11:13
Gavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged", but the White House said Trump was warning of the risk of a nuclear Iran.
- Google News - Top Stories11:13
California leaders hit back after Trump says Iran can 'take out' LA and San Diego BBC Trump suggests letting Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign rally Los Angeles Times Trump suggests Iran can "take out" cities in California during Nebraska rally Yahoo Newsom, Bass respond to Trump’s ‘take out Los Angeles’ comments KTLA Mayor Gloria criticizes President Trump's comment that Iran could "take out" San Diego cbs8.com
- radaronline.com12:18
Donald Trump has been slammed by Democrats for joking the U.S. should let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego, while trying to defend gas prices and war.
- The Guardian World12:29
California’s leaders attack president after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego. Plus an auction of some of the most famous props in movie history Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump has suggested Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego , in comments described as “reckless” and “deranged” by California officials. At a rally in Nebraska on Monday, the crowd applauded when the US president said high prices owing to...
- The Hill12:36
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., on Monday, in which he defended...
- mercurynews.com13:06
The president’s remarks come as San Diego is in the spotlight just days before the expected return Thursday of the USS Abraham Lincoln after one of the longest and most grueling deployments since World War II.
- The Hill13:43edited after publishing
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Live updates: White House pushes back as California officials fume over Trump's Iran remarkPresident Trump is facing fierce backlash from California officials after suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego during a campaign rally speech Monday night in Nebraska. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) initially blasted the rhetoric as “deranged and dangerous.” Later Tuesday, he told The Hill that Trump is “mentally ill.” “TIME FOR THE...
- kztv10.com13:49
Trump's remarks about LA and San Diego sparked bipartisan criticism, but the White House said he was emphasizing the danger of a nuclear-armed Iran.
- laist.com14:03
The White House said Tuesday that his comments were misinterpreted.
- Axios14:11
California leaders blasted President Trump after he said during a Monday rally about Iran , "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego." The big picture: The backlash — and the White House's insistence that Trump was misunderstood — underscored the ambiguity of his meandering speech: An argument that the war was worth enduring to protect Americans came out sounding like an invitation to attack two U.S. cities. An administration account posted on X that Trump meant that the U.S....
- Google News - Top Stories14:21
Trump suggests letting Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign rally Los Angeles Times White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego BBC Trump loves to bash California to rally the base. ‘Let ’em take out’ L.A. is just the latest Los Angeles Times White House attempts to downplay Trump’s ‘Let ’em take out Los Angeles’ comment KTLA ‘Let them take out Los Angeles': President Trump defends ongoing war with Iran NBC Los Angeles
- news4jax.com14:26White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he's preventing them
The White House is clarifying Donald Trump’s comments at a Monday night rally, explaining that the president was not insinuating that he wanted Iran to attack U.S. cities but instead wants to prevent Tehran from having that capability.
- The Hill14:26
The gloves are coming off in the fight for 2028 as President Trump courts controversy with comments that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego if it obtains nuclear weapons. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential presidential candidate, led the charge against Trump. Meanwhile, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Vice President Vance took...
- ČT24 (Czechia)14:42
Americký prezident Donald Trump na předvolebním shromáždění v Nebrasce v souvislosti s válkou s Íránem hovořil o „zničení Los Angeles a San Diega“. Portál BBC připojuje, že šéf Bílého domu navrhnul, aby bylo Íránu umožněno „zničit“ dvojici kalifornských měst, dle amerických médií však význam jeho slov nebyl zpočátku jasný. Trumpovy výroky odsoudil kalifornský guvernér Gavin Newsom, prezidenta označil za „pomateného a nebezpečného“.
- The Hill14:49
The White House pushed back on critics’ characterization of President Trump’s comments at a rally on Monday evening suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. “The media freakout over President Trump’s comments is not rooted in reality,” White House communications director Steven Cheung wrote Tuesday on the social platform X. “He was...
- iRozhlas (Czechia)15:12
Írán by mohl zničit města jako Los Angeles a San Diego, prohlásil v pondělí americký prezident Donald Trump s tím, že by se jednalo o malou daň za vítězství. Svými výroky na sjezdu na podporu republikánů v Nebrasce před volbami do Kongresu pobouřil demokratické lídry Kalifornie, kteří se proti nim ostře ohradili, píše agentura Reuters.
- The Guardian World15:39
Congressional candidate Jim Desmond says he ‘served to protect Americans, not write off American cities’ A Republican candidate in San Diego has criticized Donald Trump after the US president suggested Iran could “take out” the city or Los Angeles. Trump has faced a chorus of condemnation from Democratic leaders in California after his comments at a rally in Nebraska on Monday night. Republicans have largely remained silent. Continue reading...
- PBS NewsHour15:52
"They could take out a city," he said. "Let 'em take out Los Angeles. Let 'em take out San Diego."
- mercurynews.com16:01edited after publishing
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White House aide says Trump did not call for attacks on US citiesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom accused Trump of endorsing attacks on U.S. soil.
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- ukiahdailyjournal.com6 Oct, 16:01their copy
- sandiegouniontribune.com6 Oct, 16:01their copy
- thedailybeast.com16:09
Trump appeared to offer up Los Angeles and San Diego as targets for Iran.
- Times of India16:19
- Der Spiegel (Germany)16:43
Die Auslöschung von Los Angeles und San Diego? Für Wahlkämpfer Donald Trump wäre das »ein sehr kleiner Preis« im Kampf gegen Iran. Führende Demokraten sind entsetzt. Der Kommunikationschef des Präsidenten weist die Kritik zurück.
- middleeasteye.net16:45
- The Hill16:48
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday said he directed the State Threat Assessment Center to monitor for any possible threats to the Golden State after President Trump's "invitation" for Iran to "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. "Donald Trump’s remarks were dangerous — if not treasonous — putting a target on two of...
- La Repubblica (Italy)17:25Trump fa infuriare la California: “Un attacco iraniano? Magari può togliere di mezzo Los Angeles...”
La battuta detta in un comizio in Nebraska, con un riferimento anche a San Diego, è suonata come una frecciata all’odiato Stato liberal. Il governatore Newsom: “E’ uno squilibrato”
- South China Morning Post17:34edited after publishing
US President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could “take out” a major US city like Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing a swift rebuke from California’s Democratic leaders and some fellow Republicans. Trump, speaking at a political rally in the state’s farm belt on Monday, discussed American wartime economic sacrifices and said he was determined to “see a tremendous victory, because it verifies all the things we did”. “And again, remember, with the war,...
- Channel News Asia17:59
US President Donald Trump faced criticism after saying Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, with Democrats accusing him of encouraging attacks on the US cities.
- Google News - Top Stories18:44
Newsom calls for 25th Amendment after Trump’s remarks on California The Hill Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego The New York Times ‘Take out’ L.A. or San Diego? This buffoon thinks Trump was way out of line Los Angeles Times White House attempts to downplay Trump’s ‘Let ’em take out Los Angeles’ comment KTLA Newsom orders threat monitoring over Trump's Iran remarks The Desert Sun
- The Hill18:44
President Trump is stoking outrage among California Democrats and at least one House GOP candidate after he suggested at a midterm rally that he would allow Iran to “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) led the charge, telling The Hill on Tuesday that Trump is “mentally ill.” “TIME FOR...
- ABC News (Australia)20:41edited after publishing
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Trump draws backlash for suggesting Iran could 'take out' LADonald Trump has been labelled "deranged and dangerous" after saying, "Let 'em take out Los Angeles" and San Diego, referring to Iran.
- Google News - Top Stories22:48
Californians blast Trump remark that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles, San Diego Reuters White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego BBC Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles Al Jazeera Newsom calls for 25th Amendment after Trump’s remarks on California The Hill Trump’s comment about Iran nuking Los Angeles and San Diego was incoherent, not malicious CNN
- The Guardian World23:45edited after publishing
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LA and San Diego residents ‘horrified’ by Trump’s comment: ‘obsessed with us’As Angelenos bemoan ‘sad situation’, those in San Diego say remark a ‘disservice’ to town with multiple naval bases Donald Trump’s extraordinary implication that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego have sparked condemnation across the political spectrum. As residents of the two major west coast cities awoke on Tuesday to another sweltering day in a record-breaking heatwave, the president’s comments sent blood boiling even higher. Jessica, a 28-year-old Los Angeles hair stylist, was...
Wed, 7 October 2026
18 reports- Japan Times00:46
The U.S. president's remarks drew a swift rebuke from California's Democratic leaders and some fellow Republicans.
- Al Jazeera English01:07
Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.
- Google News - Top Stories01:52
Trump worries Iran could target U.S. cities. These places get extra nuclear protection Axios White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego BBC ‘Report Him To The FCC’: Kimmel Knocks Trump’s ‘Let Them Take Out Los Angeles’ Comment Forbes Newsom calls for 25th Amendment after Trump’s remarks on California The Hill Trump’s comment about Iran nuking Los Angeles and San Diego was incoherent, not malicious CNN
- Channel News Asia02:06
California Governor Gavin Newsom denounced the Republican Trump as "deranged and dangerous".
- breitbart.com03:11
Tuesday on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360," Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said President Donald Trump "invaded last June with federal troops for no reason at | Clips
- Google News - Top Stories06:07
Jimmy Kimmel Shames Trump for Suggesting Iran Could Bomb California The New York Times White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego BBC Trump’s LA and San Diego comments ‘dangerous, if not treasonous’, says Newsom – US politics live The Guardian School leaders push back on Trump’s comment about San Diego as ‘small price to pay’ in Iran war FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News Trump worries Iran could target U.S. cities. These places get extra nuclear protection Axios
- Google News - Top Stories08:40
Trump says Iran could ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles; draws cross-party ire Al Jazeera Trump’s comment about Iran nuking Los Angeles and San Diego was incoherent, not malicious CNN Newsom again calls for Trump’s removal under 25th Amendment, White House hits back Fox News White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he's preventing them AP News Jimmy Kimmel calls out Fox's reaction to a 'joke' from him versus one from Trump Mashable
- Index.hr (Croatia)10:44
IZJAVE Donalda Trumpa da bi pustio Iran da uništi LA i San Diego izazvale su oštre osude. Guverner Kalifornije Newsom nazvao ih je opasnima, a Bijela kuća tvrdi da su izvučene iz konteksta.
- El Pais English10:44
The president continues to drag down Republican candidates running for California governor and state attorney general, as well as other key positions and House seats
- The Hill11:57
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) said she was “horrified” by President Trump’s remark at a recent campaign rally that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego, saying a president should not speak of major U.S. cities as a potential cost of war. Trump defended the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict...
- The Hill12:59edited after publishing
California Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday demanded President Trump apologize for remarks he made at a campaign rally suggesting Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. "As members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, we call on President Trump to apologize to the over 16 million Americans who live in the Los Angeles and...
- thedailybeast.com13:10
The late-night host said it’s now his turn to report Trump to the FCC.
- thedailybeast.com13:10
The late-night host said it’s now his turn to report Trump to the FCC.
- Google News - Top Stories14:21
Kimmel says he'll report Trump to the FCC after Iran, San Diego comments USA Today ‘Take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego? Trump is beyond irresponsible The Guardian Trump Swats Away Reporter’s Question About Letting Iran ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego People.com Jimmy Kimmel calls out Fox's reaction to a 'joke' from him versus one from Trump Mashable Forecast for California’s El Niño winter just got even wetter. These are the new numbers San Francisco Chronicle
- The Hill14:32
David Urban, a former adviser to President Trump, panned the president's recent comments suggesting Iran could target Los Angeles and San Diego if the regime successfully builds a nuclear weapon. “I do think that was a clumsy, sloppy kind of statement," Urban told CNN's Anderson Cooper in an interview Tuesday. "Obviously, he's riffing there. I...
- patriotpost.us15:35
The Patriot Post is the nation's leading digest of conservative news and opinion.
- fox35orlando.com17:54
The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."
- patriotpost.us20:15
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Thu, 8 October 2026
6 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:57
Trump doubles down on California comments: ‘Let them hit San Diego, let them hit Los Angeles’ The Hill ‘Take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego? Trump is beyond irresponsible The Guardian ‘Let them take out Los Angeles': President Trump defends ongoing war with Iran NBC Los Angeles Newsom calls for 25th Amendment after Trump’s remarks on California The Hill Trump swats away question about his ‘take out’ LA and San Diego remark The Independent
- Google News - Top Stories02:08
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- prnewswire.com02:21
/PRNewswire/ -- President Trump told a Nebraska rally that Iran could "take out Los Angeles" and "take out San Diego," describing the destruction as a "small...
- aol.com08:11
Donald Trump has doubled down on his Iran comments suggesting the country could 'take out' San Diego or Los Angeles, sparking mounting calls for his removal
- Times of India11:15
- The Hill21:23
President Trump lashed out at the media Thursday over its coverage on his comments suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. The president accused the media of reporting that he was “inviting” Iran to bomb the two California cities when he was talking about gas prices. “What I was talking about was...
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- Polsat News (Poland)04:07
Mówiłem o tym, że wzrost cen benzyny jest niewielką ceną za to, by Iran nie posiadał broni nuklearnej - tak prezydent USA Donald Trump tłumaczył swoje słowa o zniszczeniu San Diego i Los Angeles. Jego wypowiedź na temat tych miast wywołała burzę w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Fałszywe i sztuczne media próbują mówić, że zachęcam wroga do bombardowania - dodał.
Sat, 10 October 2026
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'These headlines are a disgrace and another example of why nobody trusts the media.'
Sun, 11 October 2026
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