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Trump Suggests Iran Could “Take Out” Los Angeles, San Diego; Sparks Political Firestorm
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The Controversial Remarks
On October 6, 2026, President Donald Trump addressed a campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Official Responses
California Governor Gavin Newsom reacted on X, stating that after deploying the National Guard and Marines to California, Trump was now urging foreign enemies to “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, calling the president “deranged and dangerous.” A White House representative did not respond to requests for comment.
Criticism & Opposition
Several commentators labeled Trump’s comments as treasonous and called for impeachment, arguing that a president should not invite a foreign power to attack U.S. cities. Others linked the remarks to concerns about the president’s mental fitness, describing the statements as evidence of “mental decline.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “Remember, with the war it's just artificial. It's a little bit high, it's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe,” — Donald Trump, topic of president
- “After sending the National Guard and Marines to occupy California, Donald Trump is now saying our foreign enemies should 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego. He is deranged and dangerous,” — Gavin Newsom, california governor
- “They can take out a city,” — Donald Trump, topic of president
- “After sending the National Guard and Marines to occupy California, Donald Trump is now saying our foreign enemies should ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego,” — Gavin Newsom, california governor