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Trump clarifies remarks on potential Iranian attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego
President Donald Trump has faced intense criticism following remarks made at a campaign rally in Nebraska, where he suggested that allowing Iran to 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego would be a 'small price to pay' to ensure national security and prevent a nuclear threat.
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the comments as 'repugnant and disqualifying,' while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass described them as 'irresponsible and dangerous.' Republican candidate Jim Desmond also criticized the remarks, asserting that the Commander in Chief's primary responsibility is to protect all American citizens and cities.
Trump later clarified his statements via social media, arguing that he was making a comparison between the temporary economic burden of rising gasoline prices and the catastrophic cost of an Iranian military strike on major U.S. cities. The White House supported this clarification, stating that the President was highlighting the necessity of preventing an Iranian nuclear program rather than inviting an attack.
Entities
Donald Trump · Gavin Newsom · Iran · Iran · Jim Desmond · Karen Bass · Los Angeles · San Diego · Todd Gloria
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] California Governor Gavin Newsom called the president deranged and suggested invoking the 25th Amendment. uruguayaldia.com.uy · www.deia.eus · www.ms.now · digitalchew.com · www.eldiariodehoy.com · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass described the president's comments as irresponsible and dangerous. uruguayaldia.com.uy · www.deia.eus · www.ms.now · piratesandprincesses.net
- [● 16 SOURCES] Donald Trump suggested during a rally that Iran could strike Los Angeles or San Diego as part of a broader conflict. uruguayaldia.com.uy · www.deia.eus · www.ms.now · digitalchew.com · www.eldiariodehoy.com · +11 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The White House dismissed the controversy, labeling the interpretation of the remarks a hoax. www.deia.eus · uruguayaldia.com.uy · fakti.bg · piratesandprincesses.net · newsbusters.org · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria stated that his city is not collateral damage. www.deia.eus · uruguayaldia.com.uy · fakti.bg · piratesandprincesses.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] Trump stated his administration would prevent such attacks from occurring. uruguayaldia.com.uy · www.deia.eus · www.ms.now · fakti.bg · piratesandprincesses.net
- [● 7 SOURCES] Trump clarified that his remarks were a comparison between temporary gas price increases and the cost of an Iranian attack. cafef.vn · www.thewrap.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.negocios.com · piratesandprincesses.net · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Republican candidate Jim Desmond criticized Trump, stating the Commander in Chief must protect all Americans. www.eldiariodehoy.com · ladiscusion.cl