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Trump Says Iran Could Hit Los Angeles, San Diego

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC · How we work

Center

Newsom calls Trump deranged

U.S. President Donald Trump told a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, Oct 5 2026 that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego.
The White House said the remarks were mischaracterized, meant as a warning, and noted Iran lacks a nuclear arsenal, navy, air force.
Governor Gavin Newsom posted on X calling Trump deranged and dangerous for the remarks.
Mayor Todd Gloria posted on X San Diego is not expendable and should avoid talk.

Left

Fertilizer Capacity Cut

U.S. President Donald Trump said at a Nebraska rally Oct 5 2026 that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, calling it a “small price.”
The International Chamber of Commerce warned that Strait of Hormuz disruptions have cut fertilizer capacity by 40% and could raise grain prices up to 80%.
California officials condemned the remarks as endangering millions of residents and trivializing civilian lives.

Blindspot

The Associated Press reported that Iran’s ballistic missiles can travel roughly 1,240 miles, a distance that falls short of reaching Los Angeles or San Diego from Iran.
Within this story’s sources, this technical-feasibility angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Newsom calls Trump deranged

U.S. President Donald Trump told a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, Oct 5 2026 that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego.
The White House said the remarks were mischaracterized, meant as a warning, and noted Iran lacks a nuclear arsenal, navy, air force.
Governor Gavin Newsom posted on X calling Trump deranged and dangerous for the remarks.
Mayor Todd Gloria posted on X San Diego is not expendable and should avoid talk.

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