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California leaders condemn Trump remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego
The mayors of Los Angeles and San Diego objected after President Donald Trump suggested during a Nebraska campaign rally that Iran could “take out” the two cities.
Trump made the remarks Monday night while discussing the U.S. war with Iran and its economic effects. Video and multiple local reports show him naming Los Angeles and San Diego as he addressed a crowd in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Local response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said a president's role is to protect the country and described the remarks as dangerous. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said the city is not collateral damage or expendable. Gov. Gavin Newsom also condemned the comments.
The reports did not identify a specific, credible threat to either city connected to the president's statement. This summary describes the recorded remarks and the officials' public responses; it does not infer intent beyond what was said.
Original report: ABC7 Los Angeles, published October 6 →
Additional local reporting: CBS Los Angeles, published October 5 →
San Diego response: NBC 7 San Diego, published October 6 →