White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he's preventing them

President Trump made comments at a rally on Monday night that prompted clarification from the White House. A White House aide stated that Trump was not calling for attacks on U.S. cities, but rather explaining efforts to prevent Iran from having the capability to attack them. The aide's statement indicates the comments were being interpreted as something other than what Trump intended.

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White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he's preventing them

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White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he’s preventing them