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Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump faced bipartisan backlash after suggesting at a Nebraska rally that American cities like Los Angeles and San Diego could be sacrificed in a US-Israeli war against Iran, calling it a "small price to pay" for national security.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned Trump's remarks as "deranged" and dangerous, urging Congress to take action and highlighting past conflicts over Trump's deployment of federal troops to California.
- Some Republicans, including House candidate Jim Desmond and Representative Kevin Kiley, publicly disagreed with Trump's comments, emphasizing the duty to protect American cities and citizens from harm.
- The White House dismissed the criticism as a media overreaction, asserting that Trump's comments were about the threat posed by a nuclear Iran and claiming the US is safer under his leadership.
- With California holding significant political weight in the upcoming midterm elections, Trump's controversial remarks have added to the high stakes surrounding control of Congress and the future of his potential second term.
