Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

U.S. President Donald Trump seemingly discussed the idea of foreign powers taking out California’s most populated cities while delivering a speech at a Republican rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo in Grand Island, Nebraska Monday evening.

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Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

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ABC NewsLean Left· 3h ago

Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 10h ago

Trump suggests letting Iran 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign rally

Baptist News GlobalLean Left· 10h ago

Trump says Iran bombing San Diego and LA would be ‘small price to pay’

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WSVN MiamiLean Left· 23m ago

Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

WHDH BostonLean Left· 2h ago

Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 2h ago

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Local News 8Center· 2h ago

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KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 2h ago

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KVIA El PasoCenter· 2h ago

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KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 2h ago

Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

KTVZ BendCenter· 2h ago

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KION Central CoastCenter· 2h ago

Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

The HillCenter· 44m ago

Newsom rips Trump over 'let 'em take Los Angeles' remark

KRON4Center· 1h ago

'Deranged and dangerous': Newsom slams Trump for suggesting Iran 'take out' L.A.

BBC NewsCenter· 2h ago

California leaders hit back after Trump says Iran can 'take out' LA and San Diego

NewsweekCenter· 6h ago

Mayors of San Diego, LA Slam Trump Saying Destruction 'Small Price to Pay'

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The GuardianLean Left· 5h ago

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