Trump says U.S. would not allow Iran strike on Los Angeles or San Diego
At a San Antonio rally, Trump repeated and recast earlier remarks about Iran striking Los Angeles or San Diego, saying the U.S. would not let it happen.
President Trump said at a rally in San Antonio, Texas, that the U.S. would not allow Iran to strike Los Angeles or San Diego. The Hill reports he spoke on Wednesday and said he was standing by his earlier comments on the two California cities.
The Hill quotes him as saying: "You want to see trauma? You want to see problems?" He added that he had said "the other day, let them hit." NBC News quotes him saying "we protect our cities."
NBC News reports that he appeared to reframe the earlier remarks. It says he suggested Iran would only target the cities if it had nuclear weapons.
The earlier remarks came at a rally in Nebraska, NBC News reports. There, he said Iran could "take out" the cities. NBC says that drew criticism. It describes the San Antonio event as aimed at rallying voters behind Texas Republicans before the midterms.
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- The HillTrump doubles down on California comments: 'Let them hit San Diego, let them hit Los Angeles'Wed, Oct 7, 8:57 PM EDT
- NBC NewsTrump says ‘we protect our cities’ after saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San DiegoWed, Oct 7, 10:08 PM EDT
- NBC NewsTrump appears to reframe 'let them hit’ comment during San Antonio rallyWed, Oct 7, 10:08 PM EDT
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