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Trump suggests Los Angeles and San Diego destruction would be ‘small price’ for security
During a campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, President Donald Trump sparked intense political backlash by suggesting that the destruction of major American cities, specifically Los Angeles and San Diego, would be a ‘small price to pay’ for maintaining global and national security. Trump’s remarks were made in the context of discussing the economic consequences of the ongoing conflict with Iran, including rising fuel prices, which he characterized as ‘artificial.’
California officials responded with sharp condemnation. Governor Gavin Newsom labeled the President ‘deranged and dangerous,’ while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated the remarks could compromise the city's safety. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria rejected the notion that his city is expendable or collateral damage. Even some Republican figures, such as San Diego congressional candidate Jim Desmond, criticized the comments, asserting that the Commander in Chief's primary responsibility is to protect the American people.
The White House attempted to clarify the statements, with Communications Director Steven Cheung describing the reaction as a ‘media freakout.’ Cheung argued that Trump was not suggesting an attack should occur, but rather emphasizing that these cities would face threats if the United States failed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.
Entities
California · Donald Trump · Gavin Newsom · Iran · Karen Bass · Los Angeles · Pete Ricketts · San Diego · Todd Gloria
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The conflict will end very quickly, though the specific manner of its conclusion was not detailed. lider.mk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fuel and commodity prices will decrease sharply once the conflict ends.
- [● 26 SOURCES] The destruction of Los Angeles or San Diego would be a small price to pay for global security. lider.mk · forbesliberia.com · pogled.ba · www.berlin-live.de · almakos.com · +3 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] The war with Iran is almost over. lider.mk · forbesliberia.com · pogled.ba · www.berlin-live.de · almakos.com · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Donald Trump signed an executive order to temporarily allow the use of tax-free red-dyed diesel on public roads.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Iran does not currently possess ballistic missiles capable of reaching the continental United States.
- [● 34 SOURCES] Donald Trump suggested that Iran could take out Los Angeles or San Diego. forbesliberia.com · pogled.ba · lider.mk · www.berlin-live.de · almakos.com · +8 more
- [● 29 SOURCES] Fuel prices are artificially high due to the war with Iran. forbesliberia.com · pogled.ba · lider.mk · www.berlin-live.de · almakos.com · +7 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump’s statements crazy and dangerous. almakos.com · forbesliberia.com · namibiadailynews.info · pogled.ba · www.berlin-live.de · +8 more
- [● 29 SOURCES] Donald Trump suggested that allowing Iran to destroy Los Angeles and San Diego is a small price to pay for global and national security. almakos.com · forbesliberia.com · namibiadailynews.info · pogled.ba · www.berlin-live.de · +7 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] Trump argued that Americans should accept higher prices as a cost for maintaining security. almakos.com · forbesliberia.com · namibiadailynews.info · pogled.ba · centar.mk · +8 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trump stated that the military campaign against Houthis in Yemen will go very well.