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Trump finally clarifies his ‘take out’ LA comment after three days of uproar
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump denied inviting Iran to bomb Los Angeles and San Diego, clarifying his earlier remarks as a comparison between temporary higher gas prices and the potential devastation of a nuclear attack.
- Trump claimed the media misinterpreted his comments, accusing journalists of distorting his message and insisting it was clear he did not want any cities harmed.
- His initial statements, made at rallies in Nebraska and Texas, suggested that higher gas prices were a small price to pay to prevent Iran from attacking U.S. cities, which drew boos from the crowd and widespread criticism.
- The White House attempted to downplay the controversy, with communications director Steven Cheung calling the backlash a "media freakout" and emphasizing that Trump was warning about threats if Iran obtained nuclear weapons.
- California leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, strongly condemned Trump's remarks, labeling them dangerous and unacceptable.
