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Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego

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Kerr, N. (2026, October 6). Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/Politics/trump-suggests-iran-los-angeles-san-diego/story?id=137024894

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During a political rally in Nebraska, President Donald Trump suggested that Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego. California Governor Gavin Newsom responded by calling Trump’s comments “deranged and dangerous.” The article focuses on the controversy surrounding Trump's remarks and their impact on public discourse regarding national security.

Written by AI on 2026-10-06, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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During a campaign rally in Nebraska, former President Donald Trump suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego as part of his defense for high gas prices due to the war with Iran, claiming it would be a "small price to pay for keeping the world safe." This comment drew immediate backlash from California officials, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, who called Trump's remarks "deranged and dangerous," and Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, who emphasized that the role of a president is to protect the country, not threaten it. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also condemned the suggestion, noting that his city houses major military installations such as Naval Base San Diego and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, which collectively support 70,000 civilians and active-duty service members.

Written for “Trump Iran Comment Controversy” on 2026-10-31, grounded in this article and the 30 other(s) covering the same event.

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Nicholas Kerr

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Topics

California Iran Los Angeles Nebraska San Diego

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Gavin Newsom PERSON · 2× Iran GPE · 2× Los Angeles GPE · 2× San Diego GPE · 2× California GPE · 1× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Nebraska GPE · 1× Trump PERSON · 1×

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framing: speculative · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-06

🔮 Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego Gov. Gavin Newsom called the president’s remarks "deranged and dangerous."

2026-10-06 · ABC News (US)

Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego · speculative framing

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Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego Gov. Gavin Newsom called the president’s remarks "deranged and dangerous." uncertain

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President Donald Trump suggested that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego during a political rally in Nebraska on Monday, drawing condemnation from California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, who called the remarks "deranged and dangerous." uncertain

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