Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing backlash
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At a political rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Monday, President Donald Trump suggested to his supporters that Iran could target major US cities such as Los Angeles or San Diego, warning that the country could "take out" these locations.
The remarks drew immediate political backlash, prompting swift rebukes from California's Democratic leaders as well as criticism from some of Trump's fellow Republicans.
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South China Morning Post (HK)Emphasizes the domestic political backlash from US leaders, particularly Californians.
Tehran Times (Tehran, Iran) (IR)Frames the remarks as part of a continued pattern of demonizing Iran.