Politics
Trump Sparks Criticism After Claiming Iran Could Have Destroyed Los Angeles and San Diego
BBC · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
Donald Trump's remark that Iran could have destroyed Los Angeles and San Diego has drawn sharp condemnation from California officials, prompting a robust defense from the White House.
- Donald Trump stated during a campaign rally in Nebraska that Iran could have destroyed Los Angeles and San Diego if a military campaign had not been launched in February.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the remarks as distorted, dangerous, and a betrayal, ordering the state's threat assessment center to monitor the situation.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also criticized the statements, urging Trump to halt his reckless war rhetoric.
- The White House and Communications Director Steven Cheung defended the remarks, stating that American cities would have been at risk without the military strike against Iran.
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