Brief
Trump says he won’t let Iran strike Los Angeles or San Diego
Trump reassured a Texas crowd he will protect the West Coast after previous comments suggesting Iran could target the cities.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump told a rally in Texas on Wednesday night that the United States would not allow Iran to attack Los Angeles or San Diego, a statement that followed off‑the‑cuff remarks made two days earlier that suggested the cities could be struck.
"You want to see a horror show? Let them hit San Diego, let them hit Los Angeles," Trump said, before adding, "We are not going to let that happen. We protect our cities. We protect our country." The crowd in San Antonio cheered the reassurance.
The earlier comments, delivered at a Nebraska rally, had drawn swift condemnation from California officials. Governor Gavin Newsom called the suggestion "deranged and dangerous," while San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria posted that the city is "not collateral damage" and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also denounced the remarks. Republican House candidate Jim Desmond, a Navy veteran, said he "vehemently disagree[s]" with the president’s language.
White House communications director Steven Cheung responded on X, writing that the media frenzy was "not rooted in reality" and that Trump was merely stating that U.S. cities would have been threatened if Iran had retained a nuclear capability. Cheung added that Iran has no nuclear weapons, navy, air force or money.
Key facts
- Trump told a Texas rally he will prevent an Iranian attack on Los Angeles and San Diego. (latimes.com)
- Earlier remarks in Nebraska suggested Iran could "take out" the two cities. (latimes.com)
- Governor Gavin Newsom, Mayor Todd Gloria and Mayor Karen Bass condemned the earlier comments. (latimes.com)
- White House communications director Steven Cheung said the media reaction was out of context. (latimes.com)
Sources
- [1] latimes.com — originally reported as “Trump says he won't let Iran strike L. A. or San Diego: 'Not going to let that happen'”
