Trump takes back comments about Iran bombing LA, San Diego as he rallies for Paxton

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At a rally supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, President Trump mentioned and then retracted his previous remarks suggesting that it might be acceptable for Iran to attack cities like Los Angeles and San Diego as a form of retaliation. The event was covered by CBS News' Kathryn Watson.

Written by AI on 2026-10-08, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 7, 2026, President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. During the event, protesters repeatedly interrupted Trump's speech, leading him to accuse them of being "paid by enemies." The rally also featured Talarico's absence from campaigning due to illness, which his opponent's team mocked as an extended break. With less than a month until the election, polls show James Talarico, the Democratic candidate, ahead in Texas for the first time in decades, prompting Trump to warn that voting for Talarico would be unforgivable for Texans.

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Trump takes back comments about Iran bombing LA, San Diego as he rallies for Paxton

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