Trump suggests Iran could bomb Los Angeles and San Diego

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 17:31 · Archive

President Trump said Iran could bomb Los Angeles, later claiming the US protects its cities.

During a campaign event in Nebraska, President Trump said Iran could bomb Los Angeles, suggesting this as an alternative to higher gas prices. California Governor Gavin Newsom responded by calling the comments 'deranged and dangerous'. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that the remarks could 'potentially compromise' LA's safety.

The White House characterised Trump's comment as presenting a hypothetical scenario, claiming the administration is working to prevent Iran from being able to attack Los Angeles. The White House also suggested Trump was contrasting the bombing scenario with concerns about fuel prices.

Days after the Nebraska event, Trump appeared at a campaign rally in Texas for Ken Paxton, where he stated that 'we protect our cities'. This followed the controversy over his earlier remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego.

How it is being reported

• Trump now says "we protect our cities" after saying Iran could bomb LA and San DiegoPresident Trump took a different approach during his campaign for Ken Paxton in Texas, days after implying that Iran should bomb Los Angeles and San Diego. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News · 8 Oct, 17:04
• If you really want to destroy LA, just wait for the next preventable fireWhile addressing supporters in Nebraska Monday night, President Trump offered a bit of friendly military advice to Iran’s new gay ayatollah: do what David Ellison didn’t have the courage for and just nuke the city of Los Angeles already.New York Post · 8 Oct, 02:45

In this story: Donald Trump · Gavin Newsom · Karen Bass · Iran · Los Angeles · San Diego · Nebraska · Texas

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