🇺🇸 Donald Trump
Trump suggests Iran should take out US cities in rally speech
What happened
US President Donald Trump appeared to suggest Iran could take out US cities, specifically Los Angeles and San Diego, by saying "let them take out Los Angeles" and "let them take out San Diego". This was part of a speech where Trump defended the Iran war as a means to prevent the regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Trump's comments were met with condemnation from Californian politicians, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayors Karen Bass and Todd Gloria. The White House later denied that T
Why it matters
The comments have sparked concern and criticism as they were seen as making irresponsible threats and potentially compromising public safety. The controversy has also highlighted the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. The situation has also brought attention to the impact of the Iran war on fuel prices.
Key facts
- Trump made the comments during a rally in Nebraska
- Fuel prices have soared since the outbreak of war in February
- Gasoline costs $4.37 a gallon as of Tuesday
- Californian politicians condemned Trump's comments
- The White House denied Trump suggested Iran should attack US cities.
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