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Trump says Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles, drawing California Democratic criticism
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President Trump drew criticism from Democratic leaders in California after he told supporters that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego, saying, 'This is a very small price to pay.' The remarks, reported by the Wall Street Journal, sparked immediate backlash from California Democrats, who condemned the president's characterization of a potential attack on major U.S. cities as a small price. The statement was made during a campaign-style event, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic-led states over foreign policy and national security rhetoric. The criticism focused on the president's apparent downplaying of the threat to millions of residents in two of California's largest metropolitan areas.
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President Donald Trump faced criticism from Democratic leaders in California after telling supporters that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego, adding, "This is a very small price to pay."
The remarks, made during a public event, drew swift backlash from California Democrats, who condemned the president's characterization of potential attacks on major U.S. cities.
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Trump repeats remarks that Iran could strike Los Angeles and San Diego, drawing California backlash