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Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing backlash
US President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could “take out” a major US city like Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing a swift rebuke from California’s Democratic leaders and some fellow Republicans. Trump, speaking at a political rally in the state’s farm bel
What the coverage shows
Most outlets converge on California leaders condemning Trump’s remark and on the “take out” wording itself, with several quoting Newsom calling it “deranged” or “dangerous.” Axios and BBC News stand out for also foregrounding White House pushback, while The Guardian US adds a separate angle on state monitoring for possible threats. Only the second Guardian extract centers residents’ reaction, and the New York Times later adds a framing about exactly what Trump meant.
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