The Context for Trump’s ‘Take Out’ Los Angeles, San Diego Remarks

President Trump suggested at a rally in Nebraska that Iran could attack major U.S. cities like Los Angeles or San Diego. California's Democratic leaders and some Republicans criticized the comments as dangerous. The remarks drew swift backlash from officials in the state.

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Oct 6Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
Oct 6The Context for Trump’s ‘Take Out’ Los Angeles, San Diego Remarks

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The Context for Trump’s ‘Take Out’ Los Angeles, San Diego Remarks

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How each side is putting it

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14 viewpoints

Rolling StoneLeft· 7h ago

Jack White Slams Trump Over Comment That Iran ‘Take Out’ L.A., San Diego: ‘Worst American of All Time’

InsiderLean Left· 8h ago

Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ LA. Its missiles can’t reach that far.

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 8h ago

Lopez: 'Take out' L.A. or San Diego? This buffoon thinks Trump was way out of line

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 8h ago

Trump loves to bash California to rally the base. 'Let 'em take out' L.A. is just the latest

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 9h ago

What, exactly, did Trump say about Iran taking Out Los Angeles?

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FactCheck.orgCenter· 7h ago

The Context for Trump’s ‘Take Out’ Los Angeles, San Diego Remarks

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· 10h ago

Trump faces backlash for saying Iran could 'take out' California cities at Nebraska rally

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